The Influencing Factors and Countermeasures of Distance Learners' Online Learning

Abstract

The objectives of this research/study were1.This paper takes Chinese distance learners as the object of investigation, combined with the previous research hypothesis, determines the measurement dimension of the influence factors of distance learners' online learning.2. This study adopts the method of random sampling, questionnaires are randomly distributed to learners who use online education, and data are obtained through research to help more distance learners improve their learning quality。 Mixed research methods are used in this examination, consisting of quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The questionnaire includes two parts: part one is the basic information of the respondents, including gender, age, occupation, the purpose of online learning, the form of online learning, daily duration, monthly frequency, 7 questions; the second part includes online learning, learning, learning attitude, learning motivation, learning adaptability, mental health, teacher knowledge and attitude, classroom interaction, curriculum structure, and network environment, a total of 33 questions. Chinese distance learners were selected as the targeted population, 448 questionnaires were distributed in the Questionnaire Stars platform, and a total of 416 questionnaires were received. Descriptive data analysis, reliability test, validity test, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation model analysis to explain quantitative data. Major findings/results: 1. According to the influence factor model of online learning proposed in this study, six variables, namely, learning attitude, learning motivation, learning adaptability, mental health, teacher knowledge and attitude, and classroom interaction have a direct positive impact on distance learners' online learning. 2. Under the constructivist learning theory, combined with the characteristics of online learners and online courses, the following strategies are proposed from the perspectives of learners, teachers' literacy, and curriculum interaction: 1) Change learners' concept of online learning and improve core competitiveness, 2) Cultivate professional learning interest and correct learning attitude, 3) Strengthen purposeful education and improve learning drive, 4) Make daily study plans and maintain good study habits, 5) Mental health of learners, 6) Constantly promote and carry out teaching reform and change the teaching concept of teachers, 7) Improve teachers' informatization ability and encourage them to learn instruction technology, 8) Improve enthusiasm and initiative.