Poster/Demonstration
This study aimed to identify the factors influencing the use of (MOOCs) Massive Open Online Courses; the researcher explored and monitored students’ opinions in King Saud University, regarding the most important factors affecting the decisions about using (MOOCs) from their point of view.
The purpose of this study was to gain a deep understanding of the factors which influence usage of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) by learners in Saudi Arabia.
This research utilized both qualitative and quantitative research methodology. Qualitative data were collected via interviews with learners from King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. In addition, the quantitative data were gathered from a random sample of fifty thousand (n= 382) learners via a survey that was developed for this purpose.
Results indicate that meeting and fulfilling learners’ needs is the most significant factor influencing usage of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Then other factors are less influencing usage of MOOCs as following:
Personal characteristics of the learner
Technological efficiency of the learner
Ease of use
In the light of these results the researcher recommends the following:
1- Restructuring the curricula and courses at different levels and stages of education system to fit the environment of (MOOCs).
2- The expansion of the applying (MOOCs), in order to achieve the principle of lifelong learning.
3- Designing environments and courses of (MOOCs) so that they are appropriate to learners’ needs and their characteristics
4- Considering students’ needs and the requirements of the labor market into account when planning for the development of (MOOCs).