Predictors of Web-Student Performance: The Role of Self-Efficacy and Reasons for Taking an On-Line Class.

Wang, Alvin Y.; Newlin, Michael H.

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ERIC Number: EJ649176

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Predictors of Web-Student Performance: The Role of Self-Efficacy and Reasons for Taking an On-Line Class.

Wang, Alvin Y.; Newlin, Michael H.

Computers in Human Behavior, v18 n2 p151-63 Mar 2002

Investigated college students' personal choices for taking Web-based courses and whether their self-efficacy for the course content and technological components would predict performance in online courses. Results showed students who enrolled because they enjoyed Web-based learning had higher self-efficacy and better performance than students who enrolled because of course availability. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Course Content, Higher Education, Online Courses, Predictor Variables, Self Efficacy, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation, Web Based Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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