English Language Learners in Massive Open Online Courses

• In Event: 60.085 - Poster Session 11
  In Poster Session: 60.085-6 - Online Teaching and Learning SIG Poster Session 1

Abstract

The study compares the academic performance and social presence of learners with limited English proficiency and advanced/native English speakers in an Algebra MOOC. We found out that learners with limited English proficiency outperformed native English speakers, but they were more peripheral in the learning community. Implications and suggestions are discussed.

Authors

• Suhang Jiang, University of California - Irvine

• Yu Liu, Carnegie Mellon University

• Mark Warschauer, University of California - Irvine