Literature review

Factors affecting navigation

Existing research papers have identified the following as factors affecting navigation through MOOCs. As such, each will be considered in turn:

  • Confidence:
 We look at self-regulated learning (SRL) scores and how they might relate to the Learn Moodle Basics MOOC

  • Age and location: 
We look at studies observing whether demographics and student age have any bearing on accessing course content

  • Scheduling:

We explore the consquences of self-paced versus fixed schedule MOOCs and content release

  • Layout:

We consider adaptive learning and its potential effect on course completion

  • Language:

We look at possible language constraints/challenges for participants when engaging in a MOOC in a language other than their own.