Mental Fatigue in Online Learning Environments: Analyzing the Impact of Course Workload and Perceived Course Value

• In Event: Mental Fatigue in Online Learning Environments: Analyzing the Impact of Course Workload and Perceived Course Value

Short Description

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of course workload and perceived course value on students' mental fatigue. Data was collected from students through a batch of surveys of over 500 online students. Structural equation modeling revealed that course workload (difficulty, pace, and amount of work) had a direct negative impact on students' mental fatigue, while perceived value of the course (student interest and content relevance) had a positive influence through mental effort.

Authors

• Contributor: Fethi A. Inan, Texas Tech University

• Contributor: Gail Alleyne-Bayne, Texas Tech University

• Contributor: Fatemeh Marzban, Texas Tech University

• Contributor: Edwin Sosi, Texas Tech University

• Contributor: Deniz Unal, Texas Tech University