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Self-regulated learner profiles in Moocs

A cluster analysis based on the item response theory

Bibliographic Data

ID21632614
AuthorsHengtao Tang (0000-0002-8846-7654, University of South Carolina, corresponding author), Yu Bao (0000-0002-6245-5356, James Madison University)
Year2022
Pages1-17
Publication date2022-10-10
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueInteractive Learning Environments (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1049-4820 • E-ISSN: 1744-5191
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10494820.2022.2129394
OpenAlexW4304143218
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited50

Self-regulated learning is a crucial skill that may enable massive numbers of learners to thrive in MOOCs, but MOOC learners differ in their self-regulated learning skills, as low self-regulated learners need support to regulate their learning process in MOOCs. Designing self-regulated learning scaffoldings builds upon an accurate appraisal of learners’ self-regulated learning and also a person-centered understanding of self-regulated learner profiles in MOOCs. Therefore, this study applied a two-parameter item response theory model to accurately evaluate online learners’ self-regulated learning in MOOCs and then performed a cluster analysis to identify learner profiles in terms of their traits in each phase of self-regulated learning. The findings of this study identified five clusters of self-regulated learner profiles, upon which a further statistical analysis result indicated that the learners with lower forethought skills might be less committed to completing course assignments. Implications for self-regulated learning in MOOCs are discussed at the end

Educational technology · Mathematics education · Self-regulated learning · Computer Science · Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods · Online and Blended Learning · Online Learning and Analytics · Psychology

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Citations per year2.33
Citation span2023 - 2026 (4)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 6

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