The Impact of Pedagogical Agents on Intrinsic Motivation in MOOCs: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Authors

  • Mohammad Dzulsyafiq Mohammad Yusoff Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
  • Anuar Mohd Yusof Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
  • Azmul Fadhli Kamaruzaman Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
  • Nor Sofiatul Akma Jamaludin Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
  • Syukran Kamal Ruzzaman Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47252/teniat.v12i2.1383

Keywords:

Pedagogical agents, Intrinsic motivation, MOOCs, Online learning, Quasi-experimental

Abstract

Abstract

This study examines the impact of pedagogical agents on learners' perceived intrinsic motivation in a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) environment. Using a quasi-experimental design, the study compares the intrinsic motivation levels of two groups: one receiving learning lesson with a pedagogical agent and the other without. The sample consists of 66 students enrolled in multimedia-based courses at a Malaysian university. Data were collected using a questionnaire adapted from the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) and the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ). Results indicate that there are no statistically significant differences in intrinsic motivation between the groups. While both groups reported high levels of interest, enjoyment, competence, effort, and pressure, the presence of a pedagogical agent did not significantly enhance intrinsic motivation. These findings suggest that while pedagogical agents may offer benefits, their impact on intrinsic motivation in MOOCs is limited. Future research should explore long-term effects, diverse learner populations, and more interactive agent designs to better understand the potential of pedagogical agents in online learning environments.

Abstrak

Kajian ini mengkaji kesan agen pedagogi terhadap motivasi intrinsik yang dirasai oleh pelajar dalam persekitaran Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). Menggunakan reka bentuk kuasi-eksperimen, kajian ini membandingkan tahap motivasi intrinsik antara dua kumpulan: satu menjalani pembelajaran dengan agen pedagogi dan satu lagi tanpa agen tersebut. Sampel terdiri daripada 66 pelajar yang mengikuti kursus berasaskan multimedia di sebuah universiti di Malaysia. Data dikumpul menggunakan soal selidik yang diadaptasi daripada Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) dan Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ). Hasil kajian menunjukkan tiada perbezaan yang signifikan secara statistik dalam motivasi intrinsik antara kumpulan tersebut. Walaupun kedua-dua kumpulan melaporkan tahap minat, keseronokan, kompetensi, usaha, dan tekanan yang tinggi, kehadiran agen pedagogi tidak meningkatkan motivasi intrinsik secara signifikan. Penemuan ini mencadangkan bahawa walaupun agen pedagogi mungkin menawarkan faedah, kesan mereka terhadap motivasi intrinsik dalam MOOC adalah terhad. Penyelidikan masa depan harus meneroka kesan jangka panjang, populasi pelajar yang pelbagai, dan reka bentuk agen yang lebih interaktif untuk memahami dengan lebih baik potensi agen pedagogi dalam persekitaran pembelajaran dalam talian.

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Published

2024-09-30

How to Cite

Mohammad Yusoff, M. D., Mohd Yusof, A. ., Kamaruzaman, A. F., Jamaludin, N. S. A. ., & Kamal Ruzzaman, . S. . (2024). The Impact of Pedagogical Agents on Intrinsic Motivation in MOOCs: A Quasi-Experimental Study. International Journal of Creative Future and Heritage (TENIAT), 12(2), 130–144. https://doi.org/10.47252/teniat.v12i2.1383