Abstract
The Bologna model pursues to improve the quality of Higher Education and, in turn, human resources across Europe. One of the action lines of the Bologna Process is the promotion of the attractiveness of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). In this context, motivated students are a key element. Motivation can be reached in a number of different ways, one of which is explored in this paper, and consists in the use of active e-learning methodologies to force students to compete among themselves during their learning process. The relationship between motivation and competition is analysed through a number of hypotheses focusing on elements such as the level of satisfaction of students with different learning styles (competitive, collaborative...) when using the competitive active e-learning tool called QUESTournament. This system has been used in several University courses belonging to different degrees and diplomas taught at the University of Valladolid (Spain). Data collected from these experiences are analysed and discussed.
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Regueras, L.M., Verdú, E., Verdú, M.J., Pérez, M.Á., de Castro, J.P., Muñoz, M.F. (2008). Motivating Students through On-Line Competition: An Analysis of Satisfaction and Learning Styles. In: Li, F., Zhao, J., Shih, T.K., Lau, R., Li, Q., McLeod, D. (eds) Advances in Web Based Learning - ICWL 2008. ICWL 2008. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 5145. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-85033-5_17
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