The Impact of Quality of Experience of Chinese College Students on Internet-Based Resources English Learning

Hui-Li Gao

doi:10.3390/fi13070162

Abstract

Since Internet-based resources provides various and practical forms of English learning materials, Internet-based resources English learning is a common way for the younger generation. However, not like adult learning, university students need stronger motivation to learn English from Internet-based resources. This study surveyed Chinese college students in Central China to reveal the relationship between cultural intelligence, hedonic motivation, English self-efficacy, online experience quality, and willingness to continue learning online English. Using online media platforms and convenient sampling methods, a total of 385 questionnaires were collected. The data analysis was divided into three phases, descriptive analysis, measurement model evaluation, and structural equation model examination. The results showed Internet quality of experience significantly impacted English continuous learning intention. Cultural intelligence, English self-efficacy, and hedonic motivation all influenced significantly on Internet quality of experience and hedonic motivation had the strongest impact. In addition, the mediation effects of Internet quality of experience to these three factors and Internet-based resources English continuous learning intention all existed. Finally, the research results show cultural intelligence, English self-efficacy, and hedonic motivation were all examined significantly impacting Internet quality of experience statistically. English learning hedonic motivation is the most influencing factor. Therefore, English learning material should be attractive, fun, and enjoyable. This is what the teachers should think of and emphasize when to recommend learning material for students.

Highlights

For non-native English learning, the Internet is a very useful learning platform
The findings revealed an important relationship between hedonic motivation and effort expectancy [48]
Since this study focused on English learning on the Internet-based resources, 6 relevant items were chosen to evaluate the quality of experience

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Introduction

For non-native English learning, the Internet is a very useful learning platform. It can provide learners with on-demand content, learning content presented in the form of text, voice, and video and easy to obtain. The purpose of learning by native speakers can be achieved through the Internet-based resources, breaking the geographical environment, time, and space constraints. When we talk about learning on the Internet that means talking about contemporary education. The Internet is already an important part of education. We can be sure that Internet-based resources learning will continue to grow globally in the future [2]. Information and communication have brought a direct impact on the education sector [3,4]

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