scholarly journals Compromiso, motivación y persistencia de participantes en xMOOC

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (66) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Edith Guajardo-Leal ◽  
Katherina Edith Gallardo Córdova

Los cursos masivos y abiertos en línea (MOOC, por sus siglas en inglés Massive, Open Online Courses) se presentan como una modalidad educativa innovadora, económica y de fácil acceso, que ofrece la oportunidad de democratizar la educación en nuestro tiempo. Si bien el interés en estos cursos está en aumento, la tasa de participación de los estudiantes disminuye significativamente a medida que avanzan en las actividades, por lo que la eficiencia terminal suele ser baja. Este estudio cualitativo con diseño de caso múltiple estudió el compromiso, la motivación y la persistencia de los participantes de xMOOC a través del análisis de voces detalladas y descripción profunda de las perspectivas de los participantes, para comprender mejor las formas en las participan de esta modalidad educativa. Los hallazgos revelaron diferencias entre los grupos de alto, medio y bajo rendimiento en las distintas dimensiones del compromiso y persistencia, así como semejanzas en las necesidades psicológicas básicas de competencia, autonomía y relación. Aunque la muestra fue pequeña, fue posible hacer recomendaciones para la toma de medidas específicas con respecto al diseño, la política, la práctica, la teoría y la investigación posterior en cursos en línea masivos y abiertos. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) are presented as an innovative, affordable and easily accessible educational modality, offering the opportunity to democratize education in our time. While interest in these courses is on the rise, the participation rate of students decreases significantly as they progress through activities, so terminal efficiency is often low. This qualitative study with multiple case design studied the engagement, motivation and persistence of xMOOC participants through detailed voice analysis and in-depth description of participants' perspectives, to better understand the ways in which they participate in this educational modality. The findings revealed differences between the high, medium and low performance groups in the different dimensions of engagement and persistence, as well as similarities in the basic psychological needs of competence, autonomy and relationship. Although the sample was considered small, it was possible to make recommendations for specific actions regarding design, policy, practice, theory, and subsequent research in massive open online courses.  

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.


Open Praxis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 223
Author(s):  
Isa Bingol ◽  
Engin Kursun ◽  
Halil Kayaduman

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the factors for success and course completion through the lens of participants in a Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) system implemented in Turkey. Thirty-two participants were selected on the basis of purposive sampling among 5000 enrolled users from 10 MOOCs, who were then classified into 3 types –lurking, moderately active, memorably active– based on their participation rate in the course activities. The data were collected via the use of two semi-structured interviews. According to the findings, the factors for success in MOOCs to the participants were divided into three categories: instructor effectiveness, course design, and personal factors. As to the factors for course completion, the categories identified were the instructor, course design, personal factors, technical issues, and affordability/clarity. The findings regarding success and course completion were discussed in detail and recommendations were provided to enhance participation in MOOCs.


2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Savat ◽  
Greg Thompson

One of the more dominant themes around the use of Deleuze and Guattari's work, including in this special issue, is a focus on the radical transformation that educational institutions are undergoing, and which applies to administrator, student and educator alike. This is a transformation that finds its expression through teaching analytics, transformative teaching, massive open online courses (MOOCs) and updateable performance metrics alike. These techniques and practices, as an expression of control society, constitute the new sorts of machines that frame and inhabit our educational institutions. As Deleuze and Guattari's work posits, on some level these are precisely the machines that many people in their day-to-day work as educators, students and administrators assemble and maintain, that is, desire. The meta-model of schizoanalysis is ideally placed to analyse this profound shift that is occurring in society, felt closely in the so-called knowledge sector where a brave new world of continuous education and motivation is instituting itself.


2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Yeager ◽  
Betty Hurley-Dasgupta ◽  
Catherine A. Bliss

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) continue to attract press coverage as they change almost daily in their format, number of registrations and potential for credentialing. An enticing aspect of the MOOC is its global reach. In this paper, we will focus on a type of MOOC called a cMOOC, because it is based on the theory of connectivism and fits the definition of an Open Educational Resource (OER) identified for this special edition of JALN. We begin with a definition of the cMOOC and a discussion of the connectivism on which it is based. Definitions and a research review are followed with a description of two MOOCs offered by two of the authors. Research on one of these MOOCs completed by a third author is presented as well. Student comments that demonstrate the intercultural connections are shared. We end with reflections, lessons learned and recommendations.


2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Doneker ◽  
Bethany Willis Hepp ◽  
Debra Berke ◽  
Barbara Settles

Author(s):  
Hermano Carmo ◽  
Teresa Maia e Carmo

A sociedade contemporânea é marcada por três macrotendências que a identificam como uma sociedade singular na história humana: processo de mudança acelerada, desigualdade crescente e fibrilhação dos sistemas de poder. Tais tendências têm tido como efeitos um quadro de ameaças e oportunidades que tanto têm constituído gigantesco desafio aos sistemas educativos quanto configuram a urgência de ressocialização de todas as gerações vivas no sentido da construção de uma cidadania global. Nesse contexto, propõe-se um modelo que configura uma estratégia de educação para a cidadania, com dois eixos, quatro vertentes e dez áreas-chave. Seguidamente, descreve-se e discute-se a emergência quase explosiva dos Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) a partir de instituições de ensino superior internacionalmente reconhecidas, no quadro do novo paradigma digital, sua diversidade e seu potencial ainda em aberto. Confrontando a nova abordagem educativa com o modelo de educação para a cidadania proposto, conclui-se constituir um meio robusto para o potenciar.Palavras-chave:Conjuntura. Macrotendências. Educação para a cidadania. MOOC. Tecnologia educativa. Paradigma digital.Link: http://revista.ibict.br/inclusao/article/view/4171/3642


2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Cheong ◽  
I Keenan

Abstract Introduction Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have become increasingly popular for remotely delivering education to global audiences. MOOCs can provide an online platform for participants coming from a variety of professional backgrounds and international locations. Our systematic review investigated current literature surrounding MOOCs, and identified the value of such courses with respect to anatomical and medical education. Method Our literature search strategy involved exploring the PubMed database for the terms ’MOOC + Anatomy’ and ‘MOOC + Medical Education’ identified 290 relevant articles. Following implementation of the PRISMA criteria, 24 articles out of 290 were selected for inclusion in our systematic review. Results Participants completing MOOCs in anatomical and medical education generally showed increased knowledge and skills. We found that MOOC discussion forums encourage participants’ social learning development. MOOCs have shown to address participants’ needs and expectations while supplementing traditional learning approaches. However, the majority of experimental research studies did not include pre-post testing or appropriate controls. Furthermore, high levels of participant attrition, inability to address all learning approaches were identified as limitations with respect to MOOCs. Conclusions Although MOOCs have shown success in providing an excellent platform for learning, it has yet to show definitive improvements when compared to traditional teaching methods.


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