Gamification of Online Learning

• Published in: Artificial Intelligence in Education Vol. 9112; pp. 646 - 649
• Main Authors: Jang, Jincheul, Park, Jason J. Y., Yi, Mun Y.
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Springer International Publishing AG 2015; Springer International Publishing
• Series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science
• Subjects: Artificial intelligence; Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL); Engagement; Gamification; Personalized learning; User interface design & usability
• ISBN: 331919772X; 9783319197722
• ISSN: 0302-9743; 1611-3349
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-19773-9_82

The gamification of online learning has been a subject of interest lately. This study attempts to explore two things in particular, the effects of gamification on learning and the moderating effects of user characteristics. The results demonstrate that the gamification elements contribute to higher learning outcomes while two user characteristics, agreeableness and pre-training motivation, are important moderators of the links between the gamification elements and learning outcomes. The study findings indicate that a gamified system in consideration of user characteristics is an effective means to improving the efficacy of the e-learning environment.