Dear student,
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire. This survey is part of a master's thesis that investigates the factors influencing Chinese university students' engagement and willingness to continue using MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) through the Community of Inquiry (CoI) theoretical framework.
Your responses are anonymous and will be kept strictly confidential. The results will only be used for academic purposes. Your sincere participation will greatly contribute to this research.
Concept Definitions:
- MOOCs refer to "Massive Open Online Courses" that are publicly accessible online.
- MOOC Learning involves watching course videos, completing quizzes or assessments, and actively participating in online courses through platforms such as Chinese MOOC University, Coursera, or edX.
Section A: Basic Information (Please choose only one option for each question)
1. Gender:
Male Female
2. Grade:
A. Freshman B. Sophomore C.Junior D.Senior
3. What major are you studying?
A. Chinese Language and Literature B. Education C. Computer Science D. Journalism and Communication E. Other
4. What school are you in?
A. 985/211 University B. Provincial University C. Key University D. Ordinary Undergraduate
5. Online learning experience:
A. No experience B. Less than one year C. More than one year
6. How long do you study online per week?
A. Less than 1 hour B. 1–2 hours C. 2–4 hours D. 4–6 hours E. More than 6 hours
7. How many online courses have you studied?
A. 1 course B. 2 courses C. 3 courses D. more than 3 courses
8. How many online courses have you completed in full?
A. 0 course B. 1 course C. 2 courses D. 3 courses and more
9. Why did you choose to use MOOCs?
A. To compensate for offline learning gaps B. Recommended by others C. To earn classroom credits D. Required for elective coursework E. other
10. What type of course have you primarily taken on MOOC platforms?
A. Professional/major courses B. Professional skill enhancement C. Exam preparation courses D. Language and culture
11. Are MOOCs helpful to your learning?
A. Very helpful B. Average C. No help
12. I have rich online learning experience:
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
13. I am very willing to continue using online learning as a learning method:
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
Section B: Community of Inquiry Dimensions (Please choose only one option for each question)
Teaching Presence
14. The instructor clearly communicated important course goals.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
15. The instructor provided clear instructions on course participation.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
16. The instructor helped keep students focused and on task.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
17. The instructor gave timely and helpful feedback.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
18. The course structure was clear and organized.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
Social Presence
19. I felt comfortable interacting with classmates online.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
20. I felt emotionally connected to others in the course.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
21. My opinions were acknowledged in discussions.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
22. I developed a sense of community in the MOOC.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
Cognitive Presence
23. I applied knowledge from the course to real-life problems.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
24. I reflected critically on the course content.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
25. I integrated ideas from different sources while learning.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
26. I was motivated to explore course-related topics further.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
Continuation Intention
27. I plan to take more MOOCs in the future.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
28. I will continue using online platforms for learning.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
29. I would recommend MOOC learning to others.
A. Strongly disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly agree
Thank you for sharing your insights. Your responses will help us better understand the real experiences of students like you. If you have any questions or want a copy of the final research, feel free to let me know.