The limited instructional support in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) inherently demands learners to selfregulate their learning. MOOC research shows that learners are more successful when they engage in selfregulated learning (SRL) behaviors such as planning what to study and reviewing study materials. However, many learners struggle with SRL. In this study, we examined the effect of two types of SRL prompts (i.e., questions or a combination of questions and recommendations) on SRL activities, course engagement, and performance in MOOCs. Learners either received questions supporting SRL, questions supporting SRL followed by recommendations, or neither questions supporting SRL nor recommendations. Log data was used to examine learners’ behavior in the MOOCs. Results showed the SRL prompts, in general, are effective in enhancing SRLrelated activities and course engagement. However, the effectiveness of the SRL prompts may be influenced by the complexity of the MOOCs. The current study adds to the field of SRL by examining prompting as an approach to enhance SRL in MOOCs.

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hdl.handle.net/1765/132550
Computers in Human Behavior
Department of Psychology

Wong, J., Baars, M., de Koning, B., & Paas, F. (2020). Examining the use of prompts to facilitate self-regulated learning in Massive Open Online Courses. Computers in Human Behavior, 115. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1765/132550