e-learning; evaluation model; satisfaction; motivation to transfer; learning
Abstract :
[en] While e-learning appears to be increasingly present in training and education, the systematic evaluation of its effectiveness remains understudied. In this paper, we determine the mediating role of satisfaction between motivation to train and personal interaction on the one hand, and learning and motivation to transfer, on the other hand. A particularity of this study is that we distinguish between different dimensions of satisfaction - enjoyment, utility, difficulty, and take into account lack of personal interaction as a variable influencing satisfaction. Results of structural equation modelling analyses show an impact of the enjoyment dimension on learning, and of the utility and difficulty dimensions on motivation to transfer. The results also stress the importance of interaction opportunities, as these have an indirect effect on learning and motivation to transfer.
Disciplines :
Education & instruction
Author, co-author :
Peters, Stéphanie ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de personne et société > Apprentissage et formation continue des adultes - Valorisation des ressources humaines
Barbier, Marie ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de personne et société > Psychologie du travail et des entreprises
Faulx, Daniel ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'éducation et formation > Apprentissage et formation continue des adultes
Hansez, Isabelle ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de personne et société > Valorisation des ressources humaines
Language :
English
Title :
Learning and motivation to transfer after an e-learning programme: Impact of trainees’ motivation to train, personal interaction and satisfaction
Publication date :
2012
Journal title :
Innovations in Education and Teaching International
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