The Undergraduate Program in Political Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FISIP USU), successfully held a workshop entitled “Strengthening the Capacity of Lecturers and Students in MOOC-Based Courses.” The event took place offline on Friday, October 16, 2026. It was attended by faculty leaders, lecturers, and students of FISIP USU, who showed great enthusiasm for improving the quality of digital learning on campus.

The workshop featured Anggi Maisarah, S.H., M.H., a lecturer in Law at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Sumatera Utara, as the main speaker. She shared in-depth insights into the effectiveness and challenges of implementing courses based on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). The discussion session was conducted interactively and moderated by Fredick Broven Ekayanta, S.IP., M.IP., a lecturer in Political Science at FISIP USU. Through the presentation, participants were encouraged to understand strategies for optimizing modern digital learning to meet the demands of contemporary higher education.

Through this workshop, FISIP USU reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating digital transformation and improving the effectiveness of innovative learning methods for the entire academic community. The outcomes of this activity are expected to strengthen the readiness of lecturers and students of the Undergraduate Program in Political Science, FISIP USU, to make optimal use of MOOC platforms while supporting the achievement of sustainable academic excellence.

FISIP USU PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM

Medan, October 19, 2026