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Does Gamification in MOOC
discussion forums Work?
EMOOCs 2017, Madrid
22.05.2017
Matthias Reischer, Mohammad Khalil, & Martin Ebner

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I am Mohammad Khalil
Hello!
@TUMohdKhalil
http://mohdkhalil.wordpress.com
Slides available at: https://goo.gl/zQTmDp

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MOOC Discussion Forums

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http://imoox.at

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Learning in Discussion Forums
Published in: Lackner, E., Khalil, M. & Ebner, M. (2016). “How to foster forum discussions within MOOCs. A case study”. International Journal of Academic Research in Education, 2(2).

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Learning in Discussion Forums
Published in: Lackner, E., Khalil, M. & Ebner, M. (2016). “How to foster forum discussions within MOOCs. A case study”. International Journal of Academic Research in Education, 2(2).

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* Leverage student desire for socialization
* Increase participation rate and engagement

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The Old Forum Design

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Adding Gamification

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Simple Learning Analytics
One MOOC tested: Lernen im Netz 2016

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Comparing Data
User Type Lernen im Netz 2014 Lernen im Netz 2016
new design applied
Registered users 519 605
Certification ratio (%) 99 (19.07%) 76 (12.56%)
Never used the forums (%) 33.53% 39.83%

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Conclusions
No Real Difference ECTS Reward &
MOOC Advertisement
Enhanced Usability &
added fun!

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Any questions ?
Thank You!
@TUMohdKhalil
http://mohdkhalil.wordpress.com
Slides available at: https://goo.gl/zQTmDp