A STUDY ON ONLINE LEARNING MOTIVATION OF IN-SERVICE ADULTS AT HUNDUN UNIVERSITY IN BEIJING, CHINA
Keywords:
In-Service Adults, Hundun University, Beijing, Online Learning MotivationAbstract
This study investigated the learning motivation of 206 in-service adults who study online at Hundun University Beijing, China. By collecting 206 valid data, this study analyzed the current situation and motivation level of in-service adults who study online at Hundun University Beijing, China according to their gender, age, education background and work status. The study firstly used a descriptive analysis, which found that the total motivation level of in-service adults to participate in online learning is high, and their intrinsic and extrinsic motivation levels are both high. Secondly, by comparing the motivation of online learning among in-service adults with different gender, age, education background and work status. The study found there were significant differences in all variables except gender. Finally, the study also provided related discussions and recommendations.
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