Use of twitter in MOOCs: New ways of youth interaction and their influence on learning

Abstract

This article analyzes the new forms of interaction of young people within a non-formal learning environment, in teaching through MOOC. The objective is to identify how feedback that is given through Twitter influences students’ learning. Methodology: first, we carried out a multiple regression analysis to determine which factors have the greatest effect on learning and, subsequently, to determine the extent to which feedback, both given and received, influences different variables: commitment, motivation, participation, enjoyment / satisfaction, self-assessment and learning outcomes, by contrasting means by segments. Results: it is verified that giving feedback through Twitter positively influences learning, while receiving it passively does not obtain conclusive results. Discussion and Conclusions: both the motivation and participation of students and the satisfaction with the use of the Twitter dialogue have a positive effect on learning.