Influences on user engagement in online professional learning : A narrative synthesis and meta-analysis
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Lee, Jane, Sanders, Taren, Antczak, Devan, Parker, Rhiannon, Noetel, Michael, Parker, Philip and Lonsdale, Chris. (2021). Influences on user engagement in online professional learning : A narrative synthesis and meta-analysis. Review of Educational Research. 91(4), pp. 518-576. https://doi.org/10.3102/0034654321997918
Authors | Lee, Jane, Sanders, Taren, Antczak, Devan, Parker, Rhiannon, Noetel, Michael, Parker, Philip and Lonsdale, Chris |
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Abstract | The internet has become the chosen medium for professional learning. Completing professional learning can improve work performance; however, many individuals who begin online courses do not complete them. It is not well understood which influences keep individuals engaged in online professional learning. We address these issues with a systematic review. Our review of 51 studies and 9,583 participants includes a narrative synthesis and a meta-analysis that examined influences on user engagement in online professional learning. We found that course design and employers’ provision of time to complete learning are key for engaging learners. Other important influences were learners’ reasons for learning (e.g., intrinsic value and perceived usefulness), access to learning support, and opportunities for interaction during the learning experience. |
Keywords | meta-analysis; narrative synthesis; engagement; professional learning; online learning |
Year | 2021 |
Journal | Review of Educational Research |
Journal citation | 91 (4), pp. 518-576 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
ISSN | 0034-6543 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3102/0034654321997918 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85102320742 |
Open access | Published as green open access |
Page range | 518-576 |
Author's accepted manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 09 Mar 2021 |
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Deposited | 17 Nov 2021 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8x12z/influences-on-user-engagement-in-online-professional-learning-a-narrative-synthesis-and-meta-analysis
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