Exploration of Factors Affecting the Self-Efficacy of Asynchronous Online Learners: a Mixed Methods Study

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dc.contributor.authorJohnson, Alicia Leinaalaen
dc.contributor.committeechairLockee, Barbara B.en
dc.contributor.committeechairPotter, Kenneth R.en
dc.contributor.committeememberBurton, John K.en
dc.contributor.committeememberHodges, Charles B.en
dc.contributor.departmentTeaching and Learningen
dc.date.accessioned2017-04-25T22:29:08Zen
dc.date.available2017-04-25T22:29:08Zen
dc.date.issued2017-04-25en
dc.description.abstractThis study explored former and current graduate and undergraduate online students' self-efficacy perceptions for asynchronous online coursework. Self-efficacy is described as a person's judgment of his or her ability to successfully complete a learning or performance task (Bandura, 1997). Using an exploratory sequential mixed methods approach, this study explored the research question in three phases: 1) Conducted interviews and analyzed transcripts of 11 current and previous asynchronous online learners; 2) Created and enlisted the expert review of a survey instrument developed from the interview data analysis; and 3) Collected and analyzed survey responses from current and previous asynchronous online learners. The findings from this research show, based on 215 participant responses, several factors present or absent in asynchronous online learning experiences have positive, negative or no effects on perceived self-efficacy to complete online course requirements. Findings, limitations, practical implications and future research ideas are discussed in Chapter Six of this document.en
dc.description.degreePh. D.en
dc.format.mediumETDen
dc.identifier.othervt_gsexam:10245en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/77518en
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subjectOnline Learningen
dc.subjectDistance Learningen
dc.subjectAsynchronousen
dc.subjectSelf-Efficacy Sourcesen
dc.titleExploration of Factors Affecting the Self-Efficacy of Asynchronous Online Learners: a Mixed Methods Studyen
dc.typeDissertationen
thesis.degree.disciplineCurriculum and Instructionen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.leveldoctoralen
thesis.degree.namePh. D.en

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