ABSTRACT

This exploratory study evaluates meeting planners’ self-efficacy and self-reported behaviors concerning continuing education through online learning, specifically massive open online courses (MOOC’s). It explores self-efficacy and self-reported behaviors toward e-learning in relation to preferred educational options for continuing education. It also identifies significant differences in meeting planners’ self-efficacy and self-reported behaviors about online education based upon they consider their current job to be a means in achieving their ultimate career goals. The researchers surveyed meeting planners globally through an online survey. In general, meeting planners preferred synchronous instructor-led courses but indicated a high level of motivation toward e-learning. Those who considered their job as one that can help them achieve their career goals indicated positive self-efficacy toward continuing education.

摘要

这项探索性研究评估了会议策划者的自我效能和关于通过在线学习（特别是大规模开放式在线课程，MOOC）进行的继续教育的自我报告的行为。它探索了与电子学习相关的自我效能感和自我报告的行为，这些偏好与继续教育的首选教育选择有关。它还基于他们认为当前工作是实现最终职业目标的一种手段，确定了满足计划人员的在线教育自我效能和自我举报行为方面的显着差异。研究人员通过在线调查对全球会议策划者进行了调查。一般而言，会议计划者偏爱由同步讲师指导的课程，但表示对电子学习有很高的动力。