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The aim of the present work is to contribute to the study of use intention for technologies related to the increasingly popular massive open online courses (MOOCs). Informed by a scientific literature review, the work proposes a behavioral model to explain use intention via various constructs. The results of the analysis verify the effect of user perceived satisfaction and autonomous motivation as the strongest predictors of use intention. The analysis also shows that perceived satisfaction is affected by the quality of the course, its entertainment value and its usefulness. The latter variable is also a major factor in explaining user emotions. The study provides an original focus in the study of perceived satisfaction and MOOC use intention by extending the models proposed in previous published literature in this emerging field.
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Appendix: Scales and items used in the study
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Construct | Questionnaire items adapted to the present study | References |
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Perceived ease of use (PEU) | 1. I find it easy to be good at using MOOCs 2. I find it easy to learn how to work with MOOC systems 3. I find it easy to get the MOOC system to do what 4. I want it to 5. I find it easy to use MOOCs | Sun et al. (2008) |
Perceived usefulness (PU) | 1. Using MOOCs would improve my learning performance 2. Using MOOCs would increase my learning efficiency 3. Using MOOCs would be useful for me | Alraimi et al. (2015) |
Emotions (EM) | 1. Using MOOCs would be pleasant 2. Using MOOCs would be exciting 3. Using MOOCs would make me feel good | Pappas et al. (2017) |
Vividness of content (VC) | 1. The educational process of MOOCs seems lively 2. The educational process of MOOCs seems energetic 3. The educational process of MOOCs seems to be enlivening for the senses 4. I could take in the learning process of MOOCs via different sensory channels | Huang et al. (2017) |
Perceived interactivity (PI) | 1. The interactivity between teacher and student on a MOOC would enable me to better understand the content 2. The interactivity between teacher and student on a MOOC would enable me to learn more from the course 3. The interactivity between teacher and student on a MOOC would enable me to use summaries and compare them with others 4. The interactivity between teacher and student on a MOOC would enable me to resolve my questions | Huang et al. (2017) |
Controlled motivation (CM) | 1. I would use a MOOC if other people told me I should do so 2. I would feel under pressure from my friends/family/partner to use MOOCs 3. I would use a MOOC if my friends/family/partner were to tell me I should do so 4. I would feel embarrassed if I were not to use MOOCs in order to learn | Zhou (2016) |
Autonomous motivation (AM) | 1. I think using MOOCs is important for learning 2. I value the benefits of using MOOCs 3. I think it’s important to make an effort to use MOOCs to learn 4. I would study via MOOCs because it is important to do so 5. I would enjoy myself studying via MOOCs | Zhou (2016) |
Perceived entertainment (PE) | 1. Using MOOCs seems pleasant 2. I would enjoy myself using MOOCs 3. I would find it fun to use MOOCs | Alraimi et al. (2015) |
Perceived course quality (PCQ) | 4. The fact that MOOCs are conducted via the Internet means they are of better quality than other (offline) courses 5. The quality of MOOCs may compare favorably with that of other courses I have undertaken 6. I do not think the quality of a MOOC is influenced by the fact that it is undertaken via the Internet | Sun et al. (2008) |
Perceived satisfaction (PS) | 1. I would be satisfied with my decision to undertake a MOOC 2. If I had the chance to undertake a MOOC, I would be delighted to do so 3. I would be very satisfied with a MOOC 4. I feel that MOOCs are well-suited to my needs 5. I will undertake as many MOOCs as I can 6. I find the way MOOCs work disappointing 7. Undertaking a MOOC would be more difficult than other courses I have taken | Sun et al. (2008) |
Use intention (UI) | 1. I intend to use MOOCs in the future 2. My overall intention to use MOOCs in the future is very high 3. I would use MOOCs regularly in the future 4. I would think about using MOOCs | Pappas et al. (2017) |
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Pozón-López, I., Higueras-Castillo, E., Muñoz-Leiva, F. et al. Perceived user satisfaction and intention to use massive open online courses (MOOCs). J Comput High Educ 33, 85–120 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12528-020-09257-9
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