Elements of AI: Busting AI Myths on a Global Scale

Abstract

Considering the quick technological development in our society, as well as the continuous demand for workforce equipped with sufficient technology skills, self-paced online learning materials on hot topics like artificial intelligence (AI) play an important role in filling knowledge gaps and supporting life-long learning. In addition to technology professionals, citizens with all kinds of backgrounds have the right to gain a basic understanding in ground-breaking technologies, in order to have an equal and balanced say in what kind of technological solutions we should have in the future. Furthermore, the need for quality distance learning has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and massive, open online courses (MOOCs) have the capability to cater for both academic students and the general public searching for reskilling and upskilling opportunities.