What is it about?

This study integrates the TAM model with the TRA model to analyze the roles of three important antecedents (learning goal orientation; LGO, instructor reputation; IR, & parasocial interaction; PI) on university students’ perceived value (PU) and learning attitude (LA), two critical predictors of MOOC retention (CR).

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Why is it important?

The MOOC platform is performing a public function as an online education system. When this platform is activated, anyone can easily access excellent education in the world.

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The software aspect of actual lecturers and learners is just as important as the system (hardware) elements of MOOC.

SangKhee Lee
Pukyong National University

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This page is a summary of: Exploring the role of learning goal orientation, instructor reputation, parasocial interaction, and tutor intervention in university students’ MOOC retention: A TAM-TRA based examination, PLOS One, September 2024, PLOS,
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299014.
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