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Li, Kun; Canelas, Dorian – American Journal of Distance Education, 2019
Most Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) research studies have focused on students' demographics, surveys, and retention data, while little attention has been paid to the authentic voices of the learners: the expressions of experiences, perceptions, and emotions in the MOOC students' own words. In this paper, we conducted and analyzed in-depth…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Large Group Instruction, Science Instruction, Chemistry
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Chen, Baiyun; deNoyelles, Aimee; Patton, Kerry; Zydney, Janet – Online Learning, 2017
It can be difficult to foster focused and effective communication in online discussions within large classes. Implementing protocols is a strategy that may help students communicate more effectively, facilitate their learning process, and improve the quality of their work within online discussions. In this exploratory research study, a protocol…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Group Discussion, Online Courses, Enrollment
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Persaud, Vineeta; Persaud, Rita – International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 2019
This study investigated the feasibility of using a web-based Student Response Systems (SRS) to promote interaction in an undergraduate class of 239 students. The study was conducted at a tertiary institution in Guyana, a developing country, faced with technological challenges that made it impractical for every student in the class to respond…
Descriptors: Interaction, Models, Web Based Instruction, Audience Response Systems
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Amorim, Rita M. – English Language Teaching, 2013
In the present context of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) or English as International Language (EIL), it has become extremely relevant to maximize speaking opportunities in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom which aim at developing fluency and real-life communication skills. University students in Portugal need to practice…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), English for Academic Purposes, Social Sciences