Onah, Daniel F. O., Sinclair, Jane and Boyatt, Russell (2014) Exploring the use of MOOC discussion forums. In: London International Conference on Education (LICE-2014), London, 10-12 Nov 2014. Published in: Proceedings of London International Conference on Education pp. 1-4.
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Abstract
Discussion forums in massive open online courses (MOOCs) are a primary means of interaction among learners and instructors. Despite their widespread use there is concern that forums are not an effective means of promoting engagement and learning. This paper examines issues relating to forums through a brief literature review and by drawing on data from a specific MOOC run by the University of Warwick. Two parallel delivery modes allow comparison of forum participation. Results indicate that forum use overall is low and that tutor-moderation may close down participants’ discussion, while peer-support forums fail to offer adequate support.
| Item Type: | Conference Item (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Computer Science |
| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | MOOCs (Web-based instruction) |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Proceedings of London International Conference on Education |
| Publisher: | LICE |
| Official Date: | 2014 |
| Dates: | Date Event 2014 UNSPECIFIED |
| Page Range: | pp. 1-4 |
| Status: | Peer Reviewed |
| Publication Status: | Published |
| Date of first compliant deposit: | 1 January 2016 |
| Date of first compliant Open Access: | 1 January 2016 |
| Embodied As: | 1 |
| Conference Paper Type: | Paper |
| Title of Event: | London International Conference on Education (LICE-2014) |
| Type of Event: | Conference |
| Location of Event: | London |
| Date(s) of Event: | 10-12 Nov 2014 |
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| URI: | https://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/65549/ |
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