Learner engagement in a collectivistic culture: A study of massive open online courses (MOOCs) in Thailand
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Pittaya Yamo Thesis
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This study examines MOOC learning environment situated within the Thai cultural context and Thai cultural dimensions (Hofstede, 1997). The study draws on connectivist theory to conduct a qualitative study to investigate the four dimensions of learner engagement: behavioural, cognitive, emotional, and social engagement in online MOOC learning. Data were collected from three selected Thai MOOCs through semi-structured interviews with three instructors and 30 students. Results indicate that while instructors excluded themselves from cultural engagement within the online learning environment, learners were considered objects to adapt to institutional culture and cultural engagement was a mere additive to the pedagogy.
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| ID Code: | 212451 |
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| Item Type: | QUT Thesis (PhD) |
| Supervisor: | Iyer, Radha & McGraw, Kelli |
| Keywords: | MOOCs, learner engagement, cultural engagement, online learning, non-western culture, seniority, Buddhism |
| DOI: | 10.5204/thesis.eprints.212451 |
| Divisions: | Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice Current > Schools > School of Early Childhood & Inclusive Education |
| Institution: | Queensland University of Technology |
| Deposited On: | 25 Aug 2021 00:26 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Aug 2021 00:26 |
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