Identification of Learners Readiness for Massive Open Online courses (MOOC)

Subject Areas : Virtual Learning

sakine ashrafi ¹ , frooman hydarnejad ²

1 - مربی، گروه علوم تربیتی، دانشگاه پیام نور، تهران، ایران
2 - مربی دانشگاه پیام نور

Received: 2021-06-21 Accepted : 2021-09-05 Published : 2021-09-23

Keywords: " پژوهش کیفی", "learning readiness", "Massive Open Online courses(MOOC)",

Abstract :

AbstractAim: The aim of present research is to identify indicators of learners' readiness to participate in Massive Open Online courses (MOOC). Method: This qualitative research was conducted using a descriptive phenomenological approach. Participants in this study included 25 experts' online learning and MOOC courses .The selection of contributors was based on experience and general familiarity with the subject. The data were collected by semi-structured, interview, and general guidance methods and it continued until theoretical saturation. The data analysis using inductive content analysis method was conducted in three open, axial and selective levels. Findings:The findings of the study showed that learners' readiness to participate in MOOC courses consists of five main components that which are: Technical competencies, social competencies, learning competencies, individual competencies, attitudinal and cultural competencies; and eight sub-components. Results:Learners' readiness to participate in MOOC is an important factor in the register, continuation and follow-up of this type of online training that needs to be identified and reviewed.

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