Does Gamification in MOOC discussion forums Work?

EMOOCs 2017, Madrid22.05.2017

Matthias Reischer, Mohammad Khalil, & Martin Ebner

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MOOC Discussion Forums

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Learning in Discussion Forums

Published in: Lackner, E., Khalil, M. & Ebner, M. (2016). “How to foster forum discussions within MOOCs. A case study”. International Journal of Academic Research in Education, 2(2).

Learning in Discussion Forums

Published in: Lackner, E., Khalil, M. & Ebner, M. (2016). “How to foster forum discussions within MOOCs. A case study”. International Journal of Academic Research in Education, 2(2).

* Leverage student desire for socialization

* Increase participation rate and engagement

The Old Forum Design

Adding Gamification

Simple Learning AnalyticsOne MOOC tested: Lernen im Netz 2016

Comparing Data

User Type Lernen im Netz 2014 Lernen im Netz 2016new design applied

Registered users 519 605

Certification ratio (%) 99 (19.07%) 76 (12.56%)

Never used the forums (%) 33.53% 39.83%

Conclusions

No Real Difference ECTS Reward & MOOC Advertisement

Enhanced Usability & added fun!

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