Factors Affecting Participation in Online Learning : Evidences from Andragogy

As rapidly improving technology integrating learning and instruction, it is our intent to examine substantial factors that are more or less associated with online learning based on empirical studies. More specifically, the aim is to explore factors that area associated with learning performance in the context of e-learning from the andragogical aspect. On the basis of the findings, the key factors that influence participation in online learning include sense of community, instructor involvement, life characteristics and prior experiences, interaction, learning styles, and motivation. There may be a reciprocal relationship among those factors.