Age differences in the acceptance of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)

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https://doi.org/10.21556/edutec.2020.71.1341

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acceptance, MOOCs, baby boomers, generation X, millennials, age

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the acceptance of MOOCs, and to analyze its relationship with users' chronological age and generation. The sample was comprised of 103 students enrolled in a face-to-face English language program. They participated in MOOCs as a complement to their course. They answered a Spanish version of a scale based on the technology acceptance model, adapted to MOOCs. Respondents reported having a positive perception towards MOOCs and described benefits related to participating in this type of courses. Age had a week, positive and statistically significant relationship with the factors of MOOC acceptance: perceived usefulness, ease of use and enjoyment. While there were generational differences, only the ones related to the perception of usefulness of MOOCs were significant.

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Author Biographies

Francisco Javier Rocha Estrada, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (México)

Francisco Rocha is passionate about new trends in education and always looking to generate knowledge. He studied a bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master of Science at the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon (Mexico). He is currently a PhD candidate at Tecnologico de Monterrey.

Brenda Cecilia Padilla Rodríguez, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (México)

Brenda Cecilia Padilla Rodriguez (a.k.a. Brenda Padilla) is a lecturer at the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, a member of the National Researchers' System in Mexico, and a global consultant at E-Learning Monterrey. Her work focuses on open education, online interactions, course design, and pedagogic innovations.  

Juan Carlos Aguado Franco, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (España)

Juan Carlos Aguado Franco, lecturer and University Defender at King Juan Carlos University (URJC, by its acronym in Spanish; Spain), is a Doctor in Economics. He directs four MOOCs on MiríadaX and participates in other MOOCs on URJCx and ScolarTIC. He also runs a workshop on the Magic of Economics at URJC. His work focuses on the use of ICT in teaching and learning processes, especially in the field of MOOCs.

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26-03-2020

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Rocha Estrada, F. J., Padilla Rodríguez, B. C., & Aguado Franco, J. C. (2020). Age differences in the acceptance of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) . Edutec, Revista Electrónica De Tecnología Educativa, (71), 53–66. https://doi.org/10.21556/edutec.2020.71.1341

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No. 71 (2020): Edutec Nº 71 - January - March 2020

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