ERIC Number: EJ1032500
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 24
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ISSN: ISSN-0158-7919
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Case Study: Using MOOCs for Conventional College Coursework
Firmin, Rob; Schiorring, Eva; Whitmer, John; Willett, Terrence; Collins, Elaine D.; Sujitparapitaya, Sutee
Distance Education, v35 n2 p178-201 2014
In Spring 2013 San José State University (SJSU) launched SJSU Plus: three college courses required for most students to graduate, which used massive open online course provider Udacity's platform, attracting over 15,000 students. Retention and success (pass/fail) and online support were tested using an augmented online learning environment (AOLE) on a subset of 213 students; about one-half matriculated. SJSU faculty created the course content, collaborating with Udacity to develop video instruction, quizzes, and interactive elements. Course log-ins and progression data were combined with surveys and focus groups, with students, faculty, support staff, coordinators, and program leaders as subjects. Logit models used contingency table-tested potential success predictors on all students and five subgroups. Student effort was the strongest success indicator, suggesting criticality of early and consistent student engagement. No statistically significant relationships with student characteristics were found. AOLE support effectiveness was compromised with staff time consumed by the least prepared students.
Descriptors: Distance Education, Online Courses, Large Group Instruction, College Students, Course Content, Video Technology, Test Construction, Surveys, Focus Groups, Predictor Variables, Learner Engagement, Correlation, Student Characteristics, Mathematics Instruction, Case Studies, High Schools, High School Students, Dual Enrollment, Partnerships in Education, College Preparation, Remedial Instruction, Introductory Courses, Instructional Materials, Academic Support Services, Stakeholders, Student Records, Student Surveys, Interviews, College Faculty, Statistical Analysis, Regression (Statistics), Attitude Measures, Educational Environment, Instructional Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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