ERIC Number: EJ1270987
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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Factors Influencing Students' Decision to Drop out of Online Courses in Brazil
de Vasconcellos, Isabella Moreira Pereira; Robaina, Diogo Tavares; Bonanni, Carole
Journal of Education and Learning, v9 n5 p284-296 2020
In recent years, e-learning has been the fastest growing educational form in students' numbers, and this industry's market revenue (Lee, Choi, &Kim, 2013). Despite this growth, concern about the significantly higher student dropout rate of students in online courses as compared with conventional learning environments has increased. Brazil has also registered a significant increase in the number of students interested in this type of education, but the dropout rate is a considerable concern to institutions. This study's objective was to identify the relevant variables behind online students' dropout decision in Brazil. After a literature review that determined the ten most recurrent and relevant variables, we heard professional e-learning experts. They indicated, from their standpoint, what the most pertinent variables influencing dropout would be. Based on this, we conducted a quantitative survey with e-learning students, considering the factors indicated in the literature on this subject and educational professionals' indications. This study's contribution was to verify that the quality support is extraordinarily relevant and has a high correlation with students' perception of Usefulness, the quality of Course Content, and ease of System Use.
Descriptors: Decision Making, Dropout Rate, Dropouts, Adult Students, Online Courses, Electronic Learning, Usability, Educational Quality, Course Content, Value Judgment, Cognitive Style, Student Satisfaction, Cultural Influences, Goal Orientation, Failure, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Brazil
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