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Motivation in Online Course Design Using Self-Determination Theory: An Action Research Study in a Secondary Mathematics Course

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Emily Shank; Hengtao Tang; William Morris – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2025

With continued growth in online learning, motivation remains a key factor in persistence and achievement. Online mathematics students struggle with self-regulation and self-efficacy. As reported by Ryan and Deci (Self-determination theory: basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness, Guilford Press, 2017,…

Descriptors: Secondary Schools, Virtual Schools, Online Courses, Distance Education