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ERIC Number: EJ1443091
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 18
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-2354-2160
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A Learner Model for MOOCs: Evidence from Southwest China
Zhao Li; Jirawan Deeprasert; Songyu Jiang
African Educational Research Journal, v12 n3 p164-181 2024
This study employs Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) framework to explore the factors influencing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) usage among college students in Southwest China. Using probability sampling, data were collected from 602 participants through an online survey distributed over a period of ten days, yielding a robust sample for analysis. The survey, divided into 7 sections, focused on various dimensions of user interaction with MOOCs, including perceived ease of use, usefulness, and value. The findings indicate that perceived usefulness significantly impacts user engagement, with attitude serving as a critical mediator. The study's theoretical contributions include extending TAM by emphasizing cultural and regional specifics in MOOC adoption. Practically, the results suggest targeted strategies to enhance user engagement and highlight the importance of designing MOOC platforms that cater to the educational expectations and preferences of students in diverse socio-economic settings.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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