Online Self-Regulated Learning Strategies in MOOCs: A Measurement Model

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v15i08.12401

Keywords:

self-regulated learning, online learning, measurement model, Massive Open Online Course, MOOC

Abstract


Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is among disruptive innovations in online learning environments that attract a significant interest among students. MOOCs require learners to be actively involved and to utilize an individual process of self-regulated individual learning. The development of a measurement model for online self-regulated learning (SRL) has been found to be lacking when compared with the traditional, face-to-face context. This research has the objective of developing a model for measuring online self-regulation strategies in Malaysian MOOCs. Data collection was carried out using a sample of 384 learners in three MOOCs operated under the openlearning.com platform. A confirmatory factor analysis was executed to indicate the goodness-of-fit and validate the measurement model. Findings have shown that the measurement model and the data have a good fit after performing model modification procedures. Thus, the model is suitable for measuring online SRL in the setting of MOOC learning. Further, this study recommends several suggestions regarding the applicability of the measurement model with other variables related to teaching and learning in MOOC.

Author Biographies

Mohd Muslim Md Zalli, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Perak, Malaysia

Mohd Muslim Md Zalli is a Lecturer at the Department Of Educational Studies, Faculty of Human Development, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. His research interest in higher learning education. He has published several journal articles and chapters in book related to self-regulated learning, community of inquiry, and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).

Hasniza Nordin, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kedah, Malaysia

Hasniza Nordin is a Senior Lecturer of Educational Technology at the School of Education and Modern Languages, Universiti Utara Malaysia. She is also the Deputy Director (Training), University Teaching and learning Centre. Her research areas are focuses on integrating ICT in teaching and learning, designing innovative and technology-rich learning environments.

Rosna Awang Hashim, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kedah, Malaysia

Rosna Awang Hashim is Professor of educational psychology and editor-in-chief of the Malaysian Journal of Learning & Instruction. Her research interests include human motivation, learning and teaching in higher education, school engagement, learner diversity, and construction and validation of tests in cognitive–affective domains. She has published more than 60 refereed papers and presented more than 100 papers at local and international conferences.

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Published

2020-04-24

How to Cite

Zalli, M. M. M., Nordin, H., & Awang Hashim, R. (2020). Online Self-Regulated Learning Strategies in MOOCs: A Measurement Model. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 15(08), pp. 255–263. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v15i08.12401

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 08 (2020)

Section

Short Papers

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