Baran, Bahar, and Kursat Cagiltay. "Motivators and barriers in the development of online communities of practice." Egitim Arastirmalari-Eurasian Journal of Educational Research 39 (2010): 79-96.

This study investigates the motivators and barriers affecting participation in online Communities of Practice (oCoP) for teachers' professional development. It employs a two-phase research approach involving both mandatory and voluntary participation among preservice teachers, teachers, academicians, and other stakeholders. Through qualitative methods such as interviews, reflection reports, and analysis of online discussion histories, the research identifies key interpersonal, personal, and environmental factors influencing engagement in these digital learning environments. The aim is to inform the design of more effective oCoP environments that can better support teachers' ongoing professional growth.