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DISTANCE EDUCATION
Volume 42, Issue 3, Pages 441-460Publisher
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/01587919.2021.1956302
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massive open online courses (MOOCs); self-directed learning (SDL); self-management; time management; instructional design; MOOC instructors
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The study found that MOOC instructors facilitated learners' self-management skills through methods such as explaining and appreciating students' learning goals, providing time frames and progress indicators, and flexible learning resources. This has important implications for researchers and practitioners.
The management of self-directed learning is especially critical for massive open online course (MOOC) learners. This mixed-method study investigated MOOC instructors' strategies to facilitate learners' self-management skills for SDL. The study used three data sources: (a) an online survey with 198 MOOC instructors; (b) semi-structured interviews with 22 participants (the primary data source); and (c) document reviews of 22 MOOCs. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and the qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. The study findings indicate that MOOC instructors facilitated learners' self-management skills from four perspectives: the enactment of learning goals (e.g., explanations and appreciation of students' learning goals); time management (e.g., providing time frames, progress indicators, and short learning units); management of resources and support (e.g., flexible learning resources, peer assessments, and accessibilities); and navigation (e.g., clear organization and video tutorials on navigating the MOOC). The paper discusses the implications for researchers and practitioners.
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