Smart choice with smart device: the use of apps in accelerated online education for nontraditional students

IF 1.5 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

QUALITY ASSURANCE IN EDUCATION Pub Date : 2024-02-21 DOI:10.1108/qae-10-2023-0173

Lei Wen, Danya Mi

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Abstract

Purpose

Based on student responses to a set of customized questionnaires, this study aims to present evidence that while student evaluations of instructors and courses remain consistent, a designated mobile app enhances perceived online learning experience.

Design/methodology/approach

This study addresses quality assurance issues in accelerated online graduate-level education by identifying factors that influence nontraditional adult student preferences for using mobile applications (apps).

Findings

It is evident that affordability and functionality are the two most important determinants of nontraditional student preferences for app-based learning, followed by mobility and ease of purchase.

Originality/value

These findings underscore the potential of app learning to bolster positive perceptions of online education. Findings of this study imply that integrating additional app learning tools can be used as a quality assurance mechanism and enhance nontraditional students’ satisfaction through improving their perceived online learning experience.

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用智能设备做出明智选择：在非传统学生的加速在线教育中使用应用程序

设计/方法/途径本研究通过确定影响非传统成年学生使用移动应用程序（App）偏好的因素，解决了加速在线研究生教育中的质量保证问题。研究结果很明显，可负担性和功能性是影响非传统学生对基于应用程序的学习的偏好的两个最重要的决定因素，其次是移动性和购买方便性。研究结果表明，整合额外的应用程序学习工具可以作为一种质量保证机制，通过改善非传统学生的在线学习体验来提高他们的满意度。

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QUALITY ASSURANCE IN EDUCATION EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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3.10

自引率

20.00%

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期刊介绍： QAE publishes original empirical or theoretical articles on Quality Assurance issues, including dimensions and indicators of Quality and Quality Improvement, as applicable to education at all levels, including pre-primary, primary, secondary, higher and professional education. Periodically, QAE also publishes systematic reviews, research syntheses and assessment policy articles on topics of current significance. As an international journal, QAE seeks submissions on topics that have global relevance. Article submissions could pertain to the following areas integral to QAE''s mission: -organizational or program development, change and improvement -educational testing or assessment programs -evaluation of educational innovations, programs and projects -school efficiency assessments -standards, reforms, accountability, accreditation, and audits in education -tools, criteria and methods for examining or assuring quality

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