OpenQuest : Designing a Motivational Framework for MOOCs Instruction

Year of publication

2016

Authors

Mystakidis, Stylianos; Herodotou, Christothea

Abstract

This paper introduces an innovative motivational framework for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) instructional design coined as Open Quest Framework (OpenQuest). OpenQuest aims to improve learning and user engagement in MOOCs by drawing lessons from the success of quest-based initiatives, gamified web platforms, and massive-multiplayer online games (MMOs). The framework is grounded on established motivational theories such as the Self-Determination Theory and Situated Motivational Affordance. It supplements existing MOOCs design schemes that usually focus on pedagogy, assessment and technology. It features specific motivational mechanisms including, quests and narration, reputation systems, progression mechanisms, multiple learning pathways, well designed feedback and social elements, that can be used to enhance learners' engagement and personalize learning.

Organizations and authors

University of Jyväskylä

Mystakidis Stylianos

Publication type

Publication format

Article

Parent publication type

Conference

Article type

Audience

Scientific

Peer-reviewed

Peer-Reviewed

MINEDU's publication type classification code

A4 Article in conference proceedings

Publication channel information

Publication forum level

Open access

Open access in the publisher’s service

Yes

Open access of publication channel

Fully open publication channel

Self-archived

Yes

Other information

Fields of science

Computer and information sciences; Educational sciences

Keywords

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Publication country

Netherlands

Internationality of the publisher

International

Language

English

International co-publication

Yes

Co-publication with a company

The publication is included in the Ministry of Education and Culture’s Publication data collection

Yes