Uncovering the Satisfying MOOC Gamification Elements via fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process

  • Authors

    • Nie Hui Ling
    • Chwen Jen Chen
    • Chee Siong Teh
    2018-12-09
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.31.23723
  • MOOC, Satisfaction, Gamification, Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process.

  • Abstract

    The constantly high drop-out rate in MOOCs remains as a concern of many MOOC providers. Gamification elements in MOOCs are seen to be able to alleviate this problem. As satisfaction is crucial to sustain learners’ engagement in MOOCs, this study aims to uncover the satisfying gamification elements for MOOC via Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) approach. The study reveals learner-learner interaction as a significant criterion to provide a sense of satisfaction among MOOC learners and the most satisfying gamification elements are leaderboard, badge and opponent and thus, should be considered to be incorporated into MOOCs.

     

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    Hui Ling, N., Jen Chen, C., & Siong Teh, C. (2018). Uncovering the Satisfying MOOC Gamification Elements via fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7(4.31), 426-430. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.31.23723

    Received date: 2018-12-12

    Accepted date: 2018-12-12

    Published date: 2018-12-09