Exploring MOOC acceptance and readiness among postgraduate students at a higher learning institution

Tahiru, Mukaramatu and Kamalludeen, Rosemaliza (2018) Exploring MOOC acceptance and readiness among postgraduate students at a higher learning institution. IIUM JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, 6 (1). pp. 69-81. ISSN 2289-8085

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Abstract

This study explores the acceptance of massive open online courses among postgraduate students in a higher learning institution in Malaysia, and their readiness to use it for learning. Acceptance in this context refers to actual use, intention to use the platform for academic purposes and their attitude towards it, while readiness refers to their knowledge of MOOCs and perceptions of its usefulness. One hundred and ninety postgraduate students responded to the survey (N = 190). The data analysis used descriptive statistics, i.e. frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations. The findings reveal that a majority of postgraduate students did not have knowledge of MOOCs, and very few had any actual usage of MOOCs. However, most demonstrated a positive attitude towards MOOCs and expressed an intention to use the platform for academic purposes. The findings highlighted how higher learning institutions ought to scheme policies to increase students' awareness of MOOCs and understanding of its usefulness, hence improving their acceptance and readiness to use the platform.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), awareness knowledge, how-to knowledge, perceived usefulness, attitude, actual usage, intention to use for academic purposes, postgraduate students
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1044 Internet in Education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education Kulliyyah of Education > Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Depositing User:	Dr. Rosemaliza Mohd Kamalludeen
Date Deposited:	03 Jul 2020 16:12
Last Modified:	06 Jan 2021 08:18
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/81147

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