Abstract
Mixed-methods embedded research design was adopted to the study perceptions towards the factor influencing the quality of online courses in Yaha School of Built Environment in Hainan province, China. The study was conducted at Yaha School of Built Environment in Hainan province, China, among freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who participated in a questionnaire survey; in a total 434 students. In addition, 10 students, freshmen through juniors, were asked to volunteer for focus group interviews, for a total of 30 people. The researcher conducted a questionnaire to collect quantitative data and a focus group interview was employed to collect qualitative data. The Index of Objective Congruence of all the instruments (+1) indicated that the elements were valid. Descriptive-statistical analysis of quantitative data showed that indicators of the general level of perception of students are regarded as high. The content analysis of the qualitative data revealed student perceptions of factors affecting the quality of online courses at Yaha School of Built Environment, as well as students' expectations and suggestions regarding the quality of online courses.
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