Relationship between learner motivation and perceptions of an e-learning platform among undergraduates

• Main Authors: Raveenthiran, Kiran Ravinasha, Ismail, Lilliati
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Medwell Journals 2018
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/54225/1/Relationship%20between%20learner%20motivation%20and%20perceptions%20of%20an%20e-learning%20platform%20among%20undergraduates.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/54225/; http://medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=jeasci.2018.6130.6134
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

This study investigated the relationship between learner motivation and perceptions of an e-Learning platform among undergraduates in a university in Malaysia using the university’ e-Learning platform, PutraBLAST. 125 respondents were selected from undergraduates in the Faculty of Educational Studies. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. Findings from the descriptive analysis showed that respondents were moderately motivated when using PutraBLAST. Respondents were also satisfied with the e-Learning environment using PutraBLAST. A moderate positive relationship was found between motivation and perceptions of the e-Learning platform (r = 0.632). This study suggests for the need to incorporate features in PutraBLAST that would enhance motivation as it is positively correlated to perceptions of the e-Learning experiences using the e-Learning platform.