The Effects of Student-Centered Learning Constructs on Satisfaction in Online Courses

• In Event: 52.084 - Roundtable Session 20
  In Roundtable Session: 52.084-11 - Students' Perceptions, Outcomes, Online Engagement, and Satisfaction

Abstract

As online education expands, more data is needed on how to optimize its effectiveness in higher education settings. This study was designed to test the effects of student-centered learning constructs on student satisfaction in online courses, utilizing the Distance Education Learning Environments Survey (DELES). The sample population consisted of 306 students taking masters-level online courses at a university in Southeast Texas. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and stepwise regression were performed on the data. Results showed personal relevance and authentic learning had the strongest correlations with student satisfaction, whereas the strongest predictors of student satisfaction were personal relevance and instructor support. The findings of the current study may prove beneficial in designing effective online learning environments in higher education.

Authors

• Hunter Keeney, Lamar State College - Orange

• Kaye Shelton, Lamar University