Tagline: "Make learning in MOOCs fun to engage students and help them achieve their objectives" Paper presented in the "WOW! Europe embraces MOOCs" HOME International Conference on MOOCs in Europe, Rome, 30 November 2015 Read the paper here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285155243_OpenQuest_Designing_a_Motivational_Framework_for_MOOCs_Instruction 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.

2. Warning: This presentation
is full of #got spoilers!

3. Winter is
coming
#got

4. MOOCs
are
coming
In Higher Education…

5. Winter is
here

6. MOOCs
are
here
In Higher Education…

7. We are all
white walkers

8. Aim
To develop a framework -OpenQuest
Framework- which will potentially tackle the
need for motivating learners towards MOOC
completion and contribute to the affective realm
of course design.

9. Developing OpenQuest Framework

10. OpenQuest Underpinnings
Self-Determination Theory
Flow Theory
Gameful Design

11. Self-Determination Theory 1/2

12. Self-Determination Theory 2/2

13. Flow Theory (Csikszentmihalyi) 1/2

14. Flow

15. Gameful Design (Gamification)
Application of game-design thinking and
elements in non-game contexts (Deterding,
2011)
Examples:

16. Gameful Design Mechanism in
Distance Education & MOOCs
Deterding, 2013

17. OpenQuest Framework 1/3: Quests
1. MOOC as Adventure Space with Learning
Activities as interconnected Quests
• Why? Effective for learning performance,
persistence, engagement
• Quests can be arranged in the form of a
Story/Narrative where learners’ decisions
and performance determine the story
• Quests can be linked with other game
mechanics such as levels and badges

19. OpenQuest Framework 2/3
2. Reputation Systems (e.g. Badges, scores,
levels)
• Why? Reinforcing participation and the
creation of a community of learners
3. Adaptable Leaderboards (comparing with
meaningfully-related others, e.g. teammates)
• Why? Increases intrinsic motivation

20. OpenQuest Framework 3/3
4. Collaborative mechanisms
• Why? Motivational cornerstone of successful
MMOs for playing persistence
• Responsibility towards team members
5. Sophisticated User Feedback through Timed
Triggers and unexpected Rewards
• Why? Reinforcement of learners participation

21. OpenQuest Learning Path

22. You K noW
something
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23. Stylianos Mystakidis
Christothea Herodotou
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othea_Herodotou
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