Culture and Motivation in Globalized Open and Distance Learning Spaces
John M. Kellera, Hasan Uçarb, Alper Tolga Kumtepec
- aFlorida State University, USA
- bBilecik Seyh Edebali University, Turkey
- cAnadolu University, Turkey
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Abstract
Culture, globalization, and evolution in information and communication technologies are three of the many factors that sway open and distance education phenomenon throughout the world. Within this field, motivation issues are regarded as the prime movers behind cultural differences. This chapter examines culture and motivation in globalized online learning spaces and their effects on learners' motivation. After exploring and explaining culture, globalization, and motivation issues, implications for designing motivational strategies for culturally diverse online learners based on Keller's ARCS-V motivation design model are presented. Further, recommendations and future research directions are proposed. Lastly, this chapter focuses on the multicultural nature of open and distance learning spaces.