scholarly journals INTRINSIC MOTIVATION OF STUDENTS DURING BLENDED LEARNING OF BUSINESS ENGLISH

Author(s):  
Olga Ogurtsova ◽  
Svitlana Petrova Petrova

The article discusses the issue of improving the efficiency of teaching Business English to students of economic specialties using educational Internet resources. The described method of blended learning involves the active independent work of students with resources hosted on the platform www.edx.org and active discussion of the results of this work during the classroom. The results of the survey indicate a high motivation of students to learning Business English according to the main principles of the blended learning approach. According to the survey conducted in the framework of the first stage of experimental research, during the work with the offered educational materials of the Internet, the intrinsic motivation of students was at a high level. In particular, the students themselves found such work useful and effective for developing competence in listening, reading, writing and speaking. Observation of the practical classes showed that students’ involvement in the educational process has increased significantly. Students ‘subjective feelings about the effectiveness of their online learning resources were supported by objective data, including the students’ performance charts, which were recorded by the platform. All students successfully completed more than half of the proposed assignments. Based on the results of the study, it can be argued that the use of edx massive open online courses in the framework of blended learning method (both in Ukrainian and in a foreign languages) in the teaching practice of higher educational establishments is very promising for improving the quality of education not only in Business English but also in other professional disciplines. Moreover, the use of edx massive open online courses in the framework of blended learning method will help students to develop continuing education tools and high intrinsic motivation to use these tools in their future professional and personal growth.

Author(s):  
Natalia P. Goncharuk ◽  
Evgeniya I. Khromova

The article is dedicated to the issues of intellectualization of professional and pedagogical activity with the main purpose of continuously development of teachers’ competencies in the field of using digital technologies in the educational process, transformation of the teachers’ activities in accordance with the capabilities of modern information and communication technologies and the digital educational environment. The article highlights the potential of massive open online courses and open educational resources that contribute to the development of ways to effectively use Internet technologies in education. The article points out the role of the pedagogical technologies’ integration with the latest digital technologies in updating and developing the competencies of teachers. The article describes how to use online courses in the educational process, scenarios for integrating online courses into the educational process, technologies for placing educational materials, interaction tools in an electronic informational and educational environment. The article focuses on blended learning technology as a means of implementing an integrated learning model using Internet resources. The article highlights the main characteristics of blended learning technology allowing the use of modern methods and tools of online learning, combining the advantages of educational and digital technologies. Particular attention is paid to the “MOOC discipline support” model which uses massive open online courses as additional material. The article describes variants of methodological support for the process of implementing an online course, Internet services for organizing academic work and networking.


Author(s):  
G. Mozhaeva ◽  

In this article, three models of integration of massive open online courses (MOOCs) into the educational process are considered. They allow providing web support for training, implementing blended learning and completely replacing the academic discipline with an online course. The potential of MOOCs for individual learning paths is analyzed. They allow taking into account the peculiarities of students' learning behavior and the focus on achieving educational results. The necessary for MOOC integration conditions are described.


Author(s):  
Riana Mardina

Revolusi industri 4.0 memacu kemunculan perkuliahan berbasis digital. Perguruan tinggi dapat mengantisipasi revolusi industri 4.0 dengan mengembangkan pendidikan tinggi jarak jauh atau terbuka yang dapat diimplementasikan dalam tiga model, yaitu: pembelajaran sepenuhnya online learning; blended learning, atau dikombinasikan dalam mata kuliah. Model pembelajaran MOOCs (massive open online courses) dapat dijadikan pilihan untuk pendidikan terbuka (open education). Inti utama model pembelajaran MOOCs adalah kolaborasi dan konektivitas. Pustakawan berperan untuk mendukung dan memfasilitasi model pembelajaran MOOCs. Pustakawan embedded adalah bagian komunitas model pembelajaran MOOCs dan harus berkolaborasi,menjalin hubungan erat dengan mahasiswa dan dosen. Pustakawan embedded dan model pembelajaran MOOCs memiliki esensi sama yaitu komunitas dan kolaborasi. Penguasaan teknologi informasi, online learning, literasi informasi sebagai kapasitas untuk menghadirkan pustakawan embedded dalam mencapai keberhasilan model pembelajaran MOOCs.


Author(s):  
Neil Martin ◽  
Nick Kelly ◽  
Peter Terry

In this paper, we propose a framework for the design of massive open online courses (MOOCs) based upon the principles of self-determination theory, which posits a relationship between intrinsic motivation and the basic psychological need for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. We also report the results of design-based research that evaluates the application of the framework to a MOOC titled “Elite Sport Performance: Psychological Perspectives”. Satisfying basic psychological needs is theorised as central to course design in order to foster intrinsic motivation, optimise engagement, and improve the retention of course participants. We chronicle the design, implementation, and evaluation of the course, providing examples of support features and learning activities. The course was offered over a period of four months, receiving more than 1000 registrations from across the world. Engagement measures, completion indices, and intrinsic motivation scores are reported as well as sample testimonies from learners. Results offer preliminary evidence that a design framework incorporating self-determination theory has utility in the development of MOOCs that successfully engage learners.


Author(s):  
Marcos Komodromos

In the dynamic world that is associated with unpredictable informatization and globalization, it is indispensable for education to be sustainable and continuously evolve to facilitate in fulfilling the learners' needs in the current digital technologies and knowledge era. In this chapter, the author discussed how innovative learning and education practices for modern pedagogy have been developed in the European universities system. Specifically, the author provides a delineation of the attributes, pedagogy, ideology, ethical dimensions, and practical applications of innovative learning education practices. In the chapter, the author identified the different practices such as massive open online courses (MOOCs), blended learning, and flipped classrooms that have been applied at different European universities. Thus, the information discussed in this chapter is relevant to university educators and electronic learning practitioners.


2021 ◽  
pp. 095624782098775
Author(s):  
Fabian Suter ◽  
Christoph Lüthi

The water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector is facing a shortfall of several million appropriately skilled professionals. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) can play a crucial role in addressing this. This paper presents the case study of the MOOC series “Sanitation, Water and Solid Waste for Development”, which has reached over 120,000 learners within six years. It has attracted mainly well-educated, employed learners, under 34 years old, from Asia, Latin America and Africa. Underrepresentation of female learners remains a challenge. While MOOCs have proven excellent for delivering WASH education at scale, some alternative formats (e.g. blended learning, small private online courses) allow more collaborative, interactive learning environments. Three practical examples from Nigeria, Indonesia and Mozambique indicate the potential for synergies among MOOCs and further learning formats. With the global shift towards digital learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MOOCs have gained further traction.


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