Structural Relationships Among Learners’ Locus of Control, Self-Efficacy, Task Value, and Learning Outcome in Online University

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Abstract

This study aims to investigate the predictors of learner satisfaction, achievement and persistence in an online university located in South Korea. The specific predictors were learners’ locus of control, self-efficacy, and task value. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to provide cause-and-effect inferences. The study participants were 897 learners who enrolled in a Korean online university in 2009 and a series of online surveys were administered. The results indicated that locus of control, self-efficacy, and task value were significant predictors of learner satisfaction, while self-efficacy and task value predicted achievement. Regarding persistence, task value, satisfaction, and achievement revealed to be significant predictors. The findings provided substantial implications for designing and implementing teaching and learning strategies in online university environments.

Authors

• Young Ju Joo, Ewha Womans University

• Kyu Yon LIM, Ewha Womans University

• Hyun Nam Seol, Ewha Womans University

• Na Yeon Yoo, Ewha Womans University

• Ji Hyun Kim, Ewha Womans University

• Eugene Lim, Ewha Womans Unviersity