Chinese MOOC learners’ satisfaction and continuance intention: A mixed-method study

Drawing on the technology acceptance model (TAM), self-determination theory (SDT), expectation-confirmation model (ECM), and massive open online courses (MOOCs) design effects, the present work introduced a conceptual model for understanding the fine-grained mechanism underlying learner satisfaction...

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Main Authors: Xieling Chen, Di Zou, Gary Cheng, Haoran Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hong Kong Bao Long Accounting & Secretarial Limited 2025-06-01
Series:Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal
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Online Access:https://www.kmel-journal.org/ojs/index.php/online-publication/article/view/628
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description Drawing on the technology acceptance model (TAM), self-determination theory (SDT), expectation-confirmation model (ECM), and massive open online courses (MOOCs) design effects, the present work introduced a conceptual model for understanding the fine-grained mechanism underlying learner satisfaction and continuance intention. A structural equation modelling analysis based on 168 MOOC learners’ survey data showed that perceived usefulness positively affected satisfaction and continuance intention. Assessment and autonomous motivation positively affected continuance intention; expectation confirmation significantly influenced perceived usefulness and satisfaction. By providing empirical evidence about affecting factors relating to learners’ satisfaction and continuance intention, this study shows valuable managerial insight into MOOC design.
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spelling doaj-art-e1c60aeafdf94ad78ea27bd6a67775dc2025-08-20T03:20:04ZengHong Kong Bao Long Accounting & Secretarial LimitedKnowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal2073-79042025-06-0117229733010.34105/j.kmel.2025.17.014Chinese MOOC learners’ satisfaction and continuance intention: A mixed-method studyXieling Chen0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3417-7421Di Zou1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8435-9739Gary Cheng2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5614-3348Haoran Xie3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0965-3617Guangzhou University, ChinaThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong KongThe Education University of Hong Kong, Hong KongLingnan University, Hong KongDrawing on the technology acceptance model (TAM), self-determination theory (SDT), expectation-confirmation model (ECM), and massive open online courses (MOOCs) design effects, the present work introduced a conceptual model for understanding the fine-grained mechanism underlying learner satisfaction and continuance intention. A structural equation modelling analysis based on 168 MOOC learners’ survey data showed that perceived usefulness positively affected satisfaction and continuance intention. Assessment and autonomous motivation positively affected continuance intention; expectation confirmation significantly influenced perceived usefulness and satisfaction. By providing empirical evidence about affecting factors relating to learners’ satisfaction and continuance intention, this study shows valuable managerial insight into MOOC design.https://www.kmel-journal.org/ojs/index.php/online-publication/article/view/628learner satisfactioncontinuance intentionstructural equation modellingmooc design
spellingShingle Xieling Chen
Di Zou
Gary Cheng
Haoran Xie
Chinese MOOC learners’ satisfaction and continuance intention: A mixed-method study
Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal
learner satisfaction
continuance intention
structural equation modelling
mooc design
title Chinese MOOC learners’ satisfaction and continuance intention: A mixed-method study
title_full Chinese MOOC learners’ satisfaction and continuance intention: A mixed-method study
title_fullStr Chinese MOOC learners’ satisfaction and continuance intention: A mixed-method study
title_full_unstemmed Chinese MOOC learners’ satisfaction and continuance intention: A mixed-method study
title_short Chinese MOOC learners’ satisfaction and continuance intention: A mixed-method study
title_sort chinese mooc learners satisfaction and continuance intention a mixed method study
topic learner satisfaction
continuance intention
structural equation modelling
mooc design
url https://www.kmel-journal.org/ojs/index.php/online-publication/article/view/628
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