@article {
	title = {Developing self-efficacy through a massive open online course on study skills},
	year = {2017},
	month = {09/2017},
	author = {Rodriguez, Brenda Padilla and Armellini, Alejandro},
	keywords = {study skills, self-efficacy, online learning, MOOCs, massive open online courses},
	journal = {Open Praxis},
	volume = {9},
	issue = {3},
	pages = {335–343},
	issn = {2304-070X},
	abstract = {Self-efficacy is a strong predictor of academic performance, and an area of interest for higher education institutions. This paper reports on a massive open online course (MOOC) on study skills, aimed at increasing self-efficacy. Participants (n=32) were from Mexico and Colombia, with ages ranging from 21 to 45 years. At the beginning and the end of the MOOC, learners answered a survey that included the General Self-Efficacy Scale, items on specific study skills, and space for optional comments. Findings show statistically significant increases in general self-efficacy after completing the MOOC, as well as in the perceived self-efficacy related to five out of six study skills. Comments suggest that participants are aware of and value their own improvement. For students, MOOCs can represent low-risk, formative opportunities to widen their knowledge and increase their self-efficacy. For academic institutions, well-designed MOOCs on study skills provide a means to support students.},
	refereed = {yes},
	doi = {10.5944/openpraxis.9.3.659},
	url = {http://openpraxis.org/index.php/OpenPraxis/article/view/659},
	attachments = {659-2362-2-PB.pdf},
}