Examination of self-regulated learning skills of learners in massive open online course

The purpose of this research is to examine the self-regulated learning skills of participants in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Survey method which is a quantitative data collection method was used in the research. The research was carried out with data collected from AKADEMA which is a Massive Open Online Course Platform of Anadolu University. In data collecting process, Self-Regulated Learning Scale for Self-Paced Learning was used. 2136 participants completed the scale. In the study, variables related to gender, course completion status, education level and age range were examined. When the research findings were evaluated, based on gender, there was a significant difference in the participants' self-regulated learning skills. Accordingly, the self-regulated learning skills of female learners were higher than male learners. Besides, there was a statistically significant difference between learners' self-regulated learning skills and course completion status. Accordingly, the self-regulated learning skills of learners who completed the MOOCs were higher than those who did not completed. In addition to these findings, there was a significant difference among self-regulated learning skills of learners and their educational status. In this regard, the level of self-regulated skills of associate degree students was found to be higher than other educational degrees. Finally, self-regulated skills of learners varied according to age. Accordingly, the self regulated learning skills of learners in 25 and under were higher than other age groups. Keywords: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), self-regulated learning, course completion, distance education, open and distance learning