journal articles

What do they TEL(L)? A systematic analysis of master programs in technology-enhanced learning.

This research revealed the antecedes of two learner-centered outcome measures of success in massive open online courses (MOOCs): learner satisfaction and learner intention-fulfillment. Previous studies used success criteria from formal education …

Making Barriers to Learning in MOOCs Visible. A Factor Analytical Approach

Learners in MOOCs often experience challenges that can be identified as barriers to learning. These barriers may be MOOC- or not MOOC-related. By knowing about potential barriers learners would be better prepared and more likely to handle and …

Exploring predictors of instructional resilience during emergency remote teaching in higher education

In 2020, Higher Education institutions were pressed to swiftly implement online-based teaching. Among many challenges associated with this, lecturers in Higher Education needed to promptly and flexibly adapt their teaching to these circumstances. …

Students’ perceptions of the peer-feedback experience in MOOCs

Various studies advocate training students prior to a peer-feedback activity to ensure high quality of feedback. Next to investing in students’ peer-feedback skills, it is important to focus on the under- lying perceptions since perceptions influence …

The factor structure of the peer-feedback orientation scale (PFOS): toward a measure for assessing students’ peer- feedback dispositions

This study reports on the quantitative findings of an exploratory sequen- tial mixed methods study in which the underlying factor structure of students’ peer-feedback orientation (i.e. openness to provide and receive peer-feedback) was investigated. …

Effects of an ambient learning display on noise levels and perceived learning in a secondary school

Recent reviews addressing the impact of noise exposure in teaching and learning situations conclude negative effects on learning performance. Providing objective real-time feedback on noise is key for teachers and students to adjust it into suitable …

Educational scalability in MOOCs: Analysing instructional designs to find best practices

This study aims to reveal insights into the educational design of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in particular on their educational scalability: How do MOOCs provide interaction and formative feedback to high student numbers without being highly …

Does project focus influence challenges and opportunities of open online education? A sub‐group analysis of group‐concept mapping data

Openness in education is not a consistent term or value since “open” is used to describe various things and often means different things to different individu- als. In a research context, it is important to identify the many interpretation(s) and …

Elements of Open Education: An Invitation to Future Research

This paper explores elements of open education within the context of higher education. After an introduction to the origins of open education and its theoretical foundations, the topics of open and distance learning, international education issues in …

What are the barriers to learners’ satisfaction in MOOCs and what predicts them? The role of age, intention, self-regulation, self-efficacy and motivation

Massive open online course (MOOC) participants face diverse barriers that prevent them from feeling satisfied with participating in online courses. This study identified those barriers and their predictors. Using pre- and post-questionnaires, MOOC …