UNVEILING THE IMPACT: ASSESSING THE EFFICACY OF COMMUNITY OF INQUIRY-BASED ONLINE COURSES

Аннотация

These article presents a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of Community of Inquiry (CoI)-based online courses. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this study investigates the pedagogical outcomes, student engagement, and overall satisfaction associated with CoI-based learning environments. Drawing upon data from surveys, interviews, and learning analytics, the study examines the extent to which CoI principles contribute to enhanced student learning, critical thinking skills, and social presence in online educational settings. Findings reveal insights into the strengths and challenges of CoI-based online courses, offering valuable implications for instructional design, online teaching practices, and educational policy. KEYWORDS Community of Inquiry, online learning, educational technology, pedagogical effectiveness, student engagement, critical thinking, social presence, instructional design, mixed-methods research, learning analytics.