Exploring Online Environment: The Case For Social Cognitive Theory

Abstract

Online learning is now at the forefront of the educational landscape because of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, which calls for the quick adoption and integration of innovative technology-learning strategies that promote continuous learning. Hence, this quantitative study sought to increase student engagement in an online learning environment by examining how the environment, behavior, and cognition affect how well students perceive their learning experiences. A total of 255 respondents from public universities in Malaysia were gathered using a questionnaire that was adapted from a previous study by Martin & Bolliger (2018). There are four sections with related questions to measure the three types of interaction in online learning. In general, the results revealed that the learner-to-instructor and the learner-to-content interaction are considered significant elements that may make or break the online learning environment. The study's results may be used as a guide for educators and learners to enhance the present and future performance in the online learning environment.