LEARNER CHARACTERISTICS AND PERCEPTIONS OF SUCCESS IN ONLINE E-LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

This thesis / dissertation was completed and submitted at Nipissing University, and is made freely accessible through the University of Toronto’s TSpace repositoryLearner characteristics and their perceptions of success in corporate online e-learning environments have frequently been overlooked by corporate purchasers of online e-learning. Perceptions of efficacy with computers, perceived support from management, and perceived value in outcomes from completing e-learning courses can all contribute to enhancing organizational investments in e-learning initiatives. This study examined whether certain characteristics and perceptions of online e-learners in corporate environments lead to feelings of success or nonsuccess. A survey of e-learners was administered to determine approaches that can assist in creating positive learner experiences in online e-learning environments (N = 51). The results revealed 6 variables that contribute to e-learner perceptions of success. They are presented as a Strategy For E-learning Success model.M.Ed