Exploratory Study of Emotional Affordance of a Massive Open Online Course
Exploratory Study of Emotional Affordance of a Massive Open Online Course
Author(s): Jeremy C.Y. ChengSubject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education
Published by: European Distance and E-Learning Network
Keywords: MOOC; non-achievement emotions;
Summary/Abstract: This exploratory study examines emotional affordance of a massive open online course (MOOC). Postings in a discussion forum of a MOOC in computer science are analysed following a research design informed by virtual ethnography. Emotional affordance is investigated, focusing on non-achievement emotions which are not directly linked to achievement activities or outcomes. The study identifies two non-achievement emotions in the MOOC. First, altruistic emotion evolves with the collaborative learning community and possibly compensates for teachers’ minimal emotional intervention in a large, diverse class. Second, intergenerational emotional resonance is observed and this bears a key implication on managing age diversity for the future MOOCs.
Journal: European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning (EURODL)
- Issue Year: 17/2014
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 43-55
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English