Abstract
This paper reports on a quantitative component of a larger explanatory sequential mixed-methods study, which investigated how people learned in MOOCs. Responses from an online survey were grouped together using the human development index for each respondent’s country. Statistical tests were then conducted to determine the demographic and motivational characteristics of these different groups. Findings indicate a large disparity in participation between developed and developing nations, and some differences in motivation but a similar level of education. These results suggest that it may be the well-educated from all nations who are taking most advantage of MOOCs.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of EdMedia |
Subtitle of host publication | World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2015 |
Editors | S. Carliner, C. Fulford, N. Ostashewski |
Place of Publication | USA |
Publisher | Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) |
Pages | 159-164 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781939797162 |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Event | EdMedia : World Conference on Educational Media and Technology - Montreal, Canada Duration: 22 Jun 2015 → 24 Jun 2015 |
Conference
Conference | EdMedia : World Conference on Educational Media and Technology |
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City | Montreal, Canada |
Period | 22/06/15 → 24/06/15 |