Researching for Better Instructional Methods Using AB Experiments in MOOCs: Results and Challenges

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dc.contributor.authorChen, Zhongzhou
dc.contributor.authorChudzicki, Christopher
dc.contributor.authorPalumbo, Daniel
dc.contributor.authorAlexandron, Giora
dc.contributor.authorChoi, Youn-Jeng
dc.contributor.authorZhou, Qian
dc.contributor.authorPritchard, David E.
dc.contributor.otherUniversity of Alabama Tuscaloosa
dc.date.accessioned2021-07-13T13:40:08Z
dc.date.available2021-07-13T13:40:08Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractWe conducted two AB experiments (treatment vs. control) in a massive open online course. The first experiment evaluates deliberate practice activities (DPAs) for developing problem solving expertise as measured by traditional physics problems. We find that a more interactive drag-and-drop format of DPA generates quicker learning than a multiple choice format but DPAs do not improve performance on solving traditional physics problems more than normal homework practice. The second experiment shows that a different video shooting setting can improve the fluency of the instructor which in turn improves the engagement of the students although it has no significant impact on the learning outcomes. These two cases demonstrate the potential of MOOC AB experiments as an open-ended research tool but also reveal limitations. We discuss the three most important challenges: wide student distribution, “open-book” nature of assessments, and large quantity and variety of data. We suggest possible methods to cope with those.en_US
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dc.identifier.citationChen, Z., Chudzicki, C., Palumbo, D., Alexandron, G., Choi, Y., Zhou, Q., Pritchard, D. (2016): Researching for Better Instructional Methods Using AB Experiments in MOOCs: Results and Challenges. Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning. Volume 11.
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s41039-016-0034-4
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir.ua.edu/handle/123456789/7952
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectmassive open online courses
dc.subjectAB experiments
dc.subjectPhysics education
dc.subjectEducation
dc.titleResearching for Better Instructional Methods Using AB Experiments in MOOCs: Results and Challengesen_US
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