Learner Perceptions of Attitudinal Change in Three MOOCs

• In Event: ELT - LMS and MOOCs Oh My

Short Description

This case study surveyed three MOOCs with a goal of attitudinal change to examine whether learners reported changes in their attitudes on the course topic. 749 learners from three MOOCs completed an author created survey composed of 13 questions regarding student perceived general, cognitive, affective and behavioral attitudinal learning gains through the MOOC. Results showed learner perceptions of general learning and learning in all three attitudinal components, with highest gains in cognitive learning. Learner perceptions of learning gains according to the instructional method, MOOC, and the relationship between the three attitudinal change components are also described.

Keywords: Attitudinal change; MOOC; Instructional Design

Authors

• Sunnie Watson, Purdue University

• William Watson, Purdue University

• WooRi Kim, Purdue University