Treffer: Programming MOOCs -- Different Learners and Different Motivation

Title:
Programming MOOCs -- Different Learners and Different Motivation
Language:
English
Authors:
Luik, Piret, Lepp, Marina, Feklistova, Lidia, Säde, Merilin, Rõõm, Marili, Palts, Tauno, Suviste, Reelika, Tõnisson, Eno
Source:
International Journal of Lifelong Education. 2020 39(3):305-318.
Availability:
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed:
Y
Page Count:
14
Publication Date:
2020
Document Type:
Fachzeitschrift Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Education Level:
Adult Education
Descriptors:
Online Courses, Open Education, Programming, Learning Motivation, Student Characteristics, Foreign Countries, Computer Science Education, Adult Students, Gender Differences, Employment Level, Prior Learning, Lifelong Learning, Independent Study
Geographic Terms:
Estonia
DOI:
10.1080/02601370.2020.1780329
ISSN:
0260-1370
Entry Date:
2020
Accession Number:
EJ1263692
Database:
ERIC

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MOOCs for learning the basics of programming have become popular among people with a diverse range of backgrounds, interests and learning contexts. Studies show that learners who enrol in MOOCs tend to have different motivation from learners in traditional courses, but it is not known how motivation differs for people with different backgrounds. This study aims to describe how the motivational factors behind enrolment in programming MOOCs relate to learners' characteristics. The data were gathered in the spring of 2017 with a motivation scale (FIEM) from 1,536 participants of the MOOC 'About Programming'. Using comparative analysis, differences in motivational factors between groups by gender, employment status and previous experiences in programming were found. Correlational analysis revealed that educational level, age and self-evaluated probability of completing the MOOC were also related to motivational factors. Different people are motivated by different factors, indicating that this knowledge could be used to design interesting and motivating programming MOOCs, which are relevant to learners with various backgrounds.

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