Effects of e-learning on Students’ Motivation

Abstract

E-learning has a significant role in instruction of students in higher education, so the objective of this study is investigating the strength of the relationship between e-learning and students’ motivation among students participating in the research. This research was conducted in Tehran Alzahra University. Overall, the outcomes of this study have confirmed that e-learning is an element which affects students’ motivation. Design/methodology/approach– A questionnaire was applied to collect data from students of Tehran Alzahra University; and the statistical method of Pearson's correlation coefficient, was used for data analysis.Research limitations/implications – The analysis is executed in an only country therefore, attention must be paid in generalization of the outcomes.Practical implications – The outcomes of this research will be helpful in developing countries for educational thinkers to better comprehend effects of e-learning on students’ motivation.