OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF MOOCS AND AI IN STRENGTHENING ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN NTB

Abstract

This study aims to describe the opportunities and challenges of MOOCs (massive open online courses) and AI (artificial intelligence) in strengthening Islamic religious education in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). This study used a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis. MOOC is an educational tool that offers openness, utilizes the latest technology to provide an interactive online learning experience, and is able to involve many participants in a short time. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a simulation of human intelligence modeled into machines and programmed to think like humans. MOOCs and AI provide great opportunities for strengthening Islamic religious education in NTB. MOOCs allow students to access course material anytime and anywhere, while AI can assist in providing a more independent and adaptive learning experience. So that both of them support students in accelerating learning according to their respective learning styles. MOOCs and AI can also help students carry out independent improvisations both in learning and in other activities. However, there are several challenges that need to be overcome in implementing MOOCs and AI in Islamic religious education in NTB. These challenges include the limited availability of infrastructure and internet access in several areas of NTB, the lack of understanding of technology by educators and students, and the Islamic religious education curriculum, which does not yet accommodate the use of the latest technology. Adequate and quality content is also a challenge in the use of technology such as MOOCs and AI. In addition, the lack of awareness and interest in participation from the community is also an obstacle to the use of MOOCs and AI. In conclusion, MOOCs and AI provide great opportunities for strengthening Islamic religious education in NTB, but the challenges of their use need to be overcome so that their implementation can be carried out effectively and efficiently.