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http://dx.doi.org/10.9728/dcs.2017.18.3.499

Distance E-learners' Motivation, Perception, and Learning Behaviour in Vocational Training Environment  

Lee, Sookyoung (Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training)
Park, Yeonjeong (College of Liberal and Creative Arts, Honam University)
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Journal of Digital Contents Society / v.18, no.3, 2017 , pp. 499-508 More about this Journal
Abstract
With the recent advance of IT technology and the change of education paradigm, vocational training has been also evolved. In the background of mobilization of learning, increase of bite-size contents, and the agility of just-in-time learning, this study surveyed the online learners' motivation, perceptions, and learning behaviour. Total 4,021 learners from 6 distance learning institutions revealed that learners take the e-learning courses due to more for their self-development than the company's supports and policy. Also, they perceived the subject matter in contents are the most important. The results from this study suggest that the development of contents should focus on the subject matter that can be utilized for their jobs immediately. Lastly, the study confirms that learning space and time has been changed in the flexible way to use their spare time between work and life. Irregularity of learning and hasty preparations were one of major characteristics in the aspect of learning behaviour.
Keywords
Vocational Training; E-learning; Students' perception; Learning behaviour;
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