Table 1
The willingness of the faculty members to conduct MOOC.
| WILLINGNESS TO CONDUCT MOOC | F | % |
|---|---|---|
| I want to conduct MOOC. | 42 | 34.4 |
| I don’t want to conduct MOOC. | 80 | 65.6 |
| Total | 122 | 100.0 |
Table 2
Main aims of the faculty members for conducting MOOC.
| CATEGORY | FACTORS | F |
|---|---|---|
| Individual aims | Addressing large audiences | 19 |
| Sharing knowledge and experiences | 8 | |
| Sharing course resources | 4 | |
| Self-development in the field | 4 | |
| Introducing oneself in the field | 2 | |
| Online training experience | 2 | |
| Save time and space | 2 | |
| Financial gain | 1 | |
| Field related aims | Raising public awareness in the related field | 8 |
| Contribute to the development of the related field | 6 | |
| Destruction of negative perceptions in the related field | 6 | |
| Social aims | Creating equal opportunities in education | 4 |
| Strengthening communication and information exchange | 2 | |
| Supporting MOOC applications | 2 |
Table 3
Required qualifications of faculty members conducting MOOC.
| CATEGORY | FACTORS | F |
|---|---|---|
| Professional competence | Being an expert in the field | 36 |
| Having teaching experience | 20 | |
| Having technical skills | 14 | |
| Personal characteristics | Volunteering | 30 |
| Having sufficient time | 9 | |
| Being good at communication, diction, and oratory | 8 | |
| Being recognized in the field | 6 | |
| Being open and innovative for self-improvement | 4 | |
| Profession | Having theoretical expertise in the field | 14 |
| Drawing public interest in the field of expertise | 10 |
Table 4
Mean and standard deviation of positive factors for conducting MOOC.
| ITEMS | X̅ | SD |
|---|---|---|
| I think that it will contribute to the promotion of our university both nationally and internationally. | 5.20 | .82 |
| I think it will support lifelong learning. | 5.05 | .85 |
| Since it is presented by universities, I think it will provide more reliable information on the internet. | 4.91 | 1.10 |
| I think it will contribute to the faculty and students who have a shortage of information resources. | 4.85 | .90 |
| I think it will help faculty members to design their courses. | 4.80 | 1.00 |
| I think I will develop myself in the field of technology use. | 4.70 | 1.10 |
| I think it will enable faculty members to prepare their courses with care. | 4.69 | 1.09 |
| I think a lot of students should benefit from my knowledge. | 4.59 | 1.13 |
| I think it will help university students choose the courses they will take. | 4.43 | 1.08 |
| I think I will develop useful relationships with new students and faculty. | 4.43 | 1.04 |
| I think I will develop myself in a pedagogical sense. | 4.39 | 1.15 |
| I think it will contribute to research and development activities. | 4.33 | 1.12 |
| I think it will create a new field of work for academics. | 4.32 | 1.21 |
| I think it will raise the level of education in universities. | 4.32 | 1.24 |
| I think I will become a recognized faculty member in my field. | 4.17 | 1.17 |
| I think it will be a guide for the students to choose their departments. | 4.06 | 1.24 |
| I think I will become a recognized faculty member throughout the university. | 4.00 | 1.24 |
| I think it will strengthen my position at the university. | 3.67 | 1.31 |
Table 5
Mean and standard deviation of negative factors related to conducting MOOC.
| ITEMS | X̅ | SD |
|---|---|---|
| I don’t have enough time. | 4.02 | 1.29 |
| If I share materials that do not belong to me in MOOCs, I think I will have problems with how to ensure copyright. | 3.66 | 1.52 |
| I think I need to be more proficient in instructional design to conduct a MOOC. | 3.48 | 1.46 |
| I think there will be no financial incentives. | 3.27 | 1.40 |
| I think that if I share my course resources in MOOCs, plagiarism will increase. | 3.25 | 1.36 |
| I think I need to be more competent in that area to conduct a MOOC. | 3.12 | 1.49 |
| I do not have the technical skills necessary to develop materials in a digital (computational) environment. | 2.98 | 1.44 |
| I do not have enough materials to use in a digital (computational) environment. | 2.98 | 1.39 |
| I don’t think the university administration will have any support. | 2.51 | 1.26 |
| I don’t think MOOCs will draw interest. | 2.34 | 1.23 |
| I do not have the necessary technical equipment (computer, scanner, etc.). | 2.17 | 1.25 |
| I don’t think that there is enough technical infrastructure at my university. | 2.07 | 1.08 |
| I think it is a risk to share my experiences with everyone in a highly competitive environment. | 2.03 | 1.10 |
| I don’t think MOOCs will be useful to anyone. | 1.84 | 1.05 |
Table 6
Average and standard deviation of MOOC encouragement expectations.
| ITEMS | X̅ | SS |
|---|---|---|
| My MOOC should be conducted through a platform (learning management system) created by my university. | 5.15 | .80 |
| An easy-to-use platform (learning management system) must be provided to conduct MOOC. | 5.15 | .86 |
| Instructors should be given training so that they can open a MOOC for their own courses. | 5.03 | .93 |
| The resources I share in the MOOCs must be protected against plagiarism. | 5.00 | 1.24 |
| MOOC support centers should be established in universities affiliated with faculties or rectorates. | 4.93 | .93 |
| Hardware support (computer, browser, etc.) should be provided to faculty members to open MOOCs related to their own courses. | 4.88 | .91 |
| Rewards should be given to encourage to conduct MOOC. | 4.77 | 1.19 |
| Financial support should be provided for instructors to open MOOCs for their own courses. | 4.74 | .96 |
| The efforts of instructors to conduct MOOCs for their own courses should be included in the academic promotion criteria. | 3.99 | 1.59 |
| Conducting MOOC must be mandatory. | 2.02 | 1.05 |
Table 7
Things to do to encourage faculty members to conduct MOOC.
| FACTORS | F |
|---|---|
| The system should be introduced. | 25 |
| Financial support should be provided. | 16 |
| Technical support should be provided. | 10 |
| Conducting MOOC should be included in the academic promotion criteria. | 8 |
| Rewarding should be done. | 7 |
| The views of the instructor should be taken into consideration in the course design. | 6 |
| Freedom of science, art, and thought should be protected. | 1 |
| Body language and stage performance training should be provided. | 1 |