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Analysing Self-Regulated Learning Strategies of MOOC Learners through Self-Reported Data
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Alonso-Mencía, M. Elena; Alario-Hoyos, Carlos; Estévez-Ayres, Iria; Delgado Kloos, Carlos – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2021
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) require registered learners to be autonomous in their learning. Nevertheless, prior research studies showed that many learners lack the necessary self-regulated learning (SRL) skills to succeed in MOOCs. This research study aimed to gain insights into the relationships that exist between SRL and background…
Descriptors: Self Management, Independent Study, Learning Strategies, Online Courses
Social Presence and Motivation in Online Environments: Second Life versus the Enocta Learning Management System/Adobe Connect
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Ozonur, Mesut; Yanpar-Yelken, Tugba; Sancar-Tokmak, Hatice – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2018
This study aims to compare the social presence and motivation of students taking a database II course using either the virtual world Second Life (SL) or the Enocta learning management system (LMS)/Adobe Connect. The study group consisted of 60 undergraduate sophomore students enrolled in a fully online computer programming program. Students were…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Programming, Experimental Groups, Control Groups
Understanding Learners' Motivation and Learning Strategies in MOOCs
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Alario-Hoyos, Carlos; Estévez-Ayres, Iria; Pérez-Sanagustín, Mar; Delgado Kloos, Carlos; Fernández-Panadero, Carmen – International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2017
MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) have changed the way in which OER (Open Educational Resources) are bundled by teachers and consumed by learners. MOOCs represent an evolution towards the production and offering of structured quality OER. Many institutions that were initially reluctant to providing OER have, however, joined the MOOC wave.…
Descriptors: Large Group Instruction, Online Courses, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
SBL-Online: Implementing Studio-Based Learning Techniques in an Online Introductory Programming Course to Address Common Programming Errors and Misconceptions
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Polo, Blanca J. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Much research has been done in regards to student programming errors, online education and studio-based learning (SBL) in computer science education. This study furthers this area by bringing together this knowledge and applying it to proactively help students overcome impasses caused by common student programming errors. This project proposes a…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Programming, Online Courses, Electronic Learning