ERIC Number: EJ1095125
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Publication Date: 2008
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New Functions for Stimulating Learners' Motivation in a Web-Based e-Learning System
Matsuo, Keita; Barolli, Leonard; Xhafa, Fatos; Koyama, Akio; Durresi, Arjan
International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, v6 n4 p34-49 Oct-Dec 2008
Due to the opportunities provided by the Internet, people are taking advantage of e-learning courses and during the last few years enormous research efforts have been dedicated to the development of e-learning systems. So far, many e-learning systems are proposed and used practically. However, in these systems the e-learning completion rate is low. One of the reasons is the low study desire and motivation. In our previous work, we implemented an e-learning system that is able to increase the learning efficiency by stimulating learners' motivation. In this work, we designed and implemented new functions such as: interface changing function, new ranking function and learner's learning situation checking function to improve the system performance.
Descriptors: Web Based Instruction, Electronic Learning, Learning Motivation, Design Preferences, Motivation Techniques, Computer System Design, Usability, Distance Education, Program Implementation, Courseware, Computer Software Evaluation, Comparative Analysis, Questionnaires
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