Padilla Rodriguez, B. C. and Armellini, A. (2017) Developing self-efficacy through a massive open online course on study skills. Open Praxis. 9(3) 2304-070X.
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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. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Self-efficacy, study skills, massive open online courses, MOOCs, online learning |
| Creators: | Padilla Rodriguez, Brenda Cecilia and Armellini, Alejandro |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | Research Institutes > Institute of Learning & Teaching |
| Date: | 22 September 2017 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Open Praxis |
| Volume: | 9 |
| Number: | 3 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.5944/openpraxis.9.3.659 |
| ISSN: | 2304-070X |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/11065 |
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