Areas of Focus
- Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
- Development of e-learning resources
- Technology-enhanced learning
Work Experience
- 2021-09 to present - Hangzhou Normal University - Web Design and Production
- 2021-03 to present - Hangzhou Normal University - English for Educational Technology
- 2020-09 to present - Hangzhou Normal University - Modern Educational Technology
- 2017-11 to 2019-10 - University of Queensland - Tourism Management
- 2016-02 to 2019-06 - University of Queensland - Travel Distribution and Transport Systems
- 2015-07 to 2018-11 - University of Queensland - Tourist Behavior
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2019-12 PhD in Education: University of Queensland
- 2013-10 MSc in Education: University of Oxford
- 2011-12 BSc in Management (First Class Honours): University of Queensland
Publications
- What are the key themes associated with the positive learning experience in MOOCs? An empirical investigation of learners’ ratings and reviews, Deng, R., & Benckendorff, P., 2021
- Linking learner factors, teaching context, and engagement patterns with MOOC learning outcomes, Deng, R., Benckendorff, P., & Gannaway, D., 2020
- Technology enabled learning, Deng, R., & Benckendorff, P., 2020
- Learner engagement in MOOCs: Scale development and validation, Deng, R., Benckendorff, P., & Gannaway, D., 2020
- Progress and new directions for teaching and learning in MOOCs, Deng, R., Benckendorff, P., & Gannaway, D., 2019