ERIC Number: EJ1105967
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Jun
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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): Participant Activity, Demographics, and Satisfaction
Shrader, Sara; Wu, Maryalice; Owens, Dawn; Santa Ana, Kathleen
Online Learning, v20 n2 p199-216 Jun 2016
This paper examines activity patterns, participant demographics, and levels of satisfaction in multiple MOOC offerings at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from August 2012-December 2013. Using the following guiding questions: "Who are MOOC participants, how do they participate, and were they able to get what they wanted out of the course?" we have uncovered unique patterns of engagement that correlate with certain demographic characteristics. Our analysis employed both qualitative and quantitative methods, and serves as a model for further studies seeking to uncover the significance of participant activity within MOOCs.
Descriptors: Online Courses, Large Group Instruction, College Students, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Questionnaires, Student Experience, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Enrollment, Online Surveys, Learner Engagement, Student Participation, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Student Satisfaction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Illinois (Urbana)
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