Learning Groups in MOOCs: Lessons for Online Learning in Higher Education

International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy

ARTICLE

Godfrey Mayende¹  Andreas Prinz¹  Ghislain Maurice Norbert Isabwe¹  Paul Birevu Muyinda² 

[1] University of Agder;Makerere University

关键词: Online Learning;    MOOC;    Higher Education;    Learning Groups;    Online Learning Groups.;   

DOI  :  10.3991/ijep.v7i2.6925

来源: International Society for Engineering Education (IGIP), Kassel University Press

【 摘 要 】

when there is interaction within online learning groups, meaningful learning is achieved. Motivating and sustaining effective student interactions requires planning, coordination and implementation of curriculum, pedagogy and technology. For our aim to understand online learning group processes to identify effective online learning group mechanisms, comparative analysis was used on a massive open online course (MOOC) run in 2015 and 2016. Qualitative (interaction on the platform) and quantitative (survey) methods were used. The findings revealed several possible ways to improve online learning group processes. This paper concludes that course organization helped in increasing individual participation in the groups. Motivation by peers helped to increase sustainability of interaction in the learning groups. Applying these mechanisms in higher education can make online learning groups more effective.

【 授权许可】

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