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Developing Self-Efficacy through a Massive Open Online Course on Study Skills
- Source :
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Open Praxis . Jul-Sep 2017 9(3):335-343. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Self-efficacy is a strong predictor of academic performance, and an area of interest for higher education institutions. This paper reports on a massive open online course (MOOC) on study skills, aimed at increasing self-efficacy. Participants (n = 32) were from Mexico and Colombia, with ages ranging from 21 to 45 years. At the beginning and the end of the MOOC, learners answered a survey that included the General Self-Efficacy Scale, items on specific study skills, and space for optional comments. Findings show statistically significant increases in general self-efficacy after completing the MOOC, as well as in the perceived self-efficacy related to five out of six study skills. Comments suggest that participants are aware of and value their own improvement. For students, MOOCs can represent low-risk, formative opportunities to widen their knowledge and increase their self-efficacy. For academic institutions, well-designed MOOCs on study skills provide a means to support students.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2304-070X
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Open Praxis
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1155393
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research