Effectiveness of E-Learning as Seen by Meeting Planners. Issue 2 (3rd April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sisson, Annamarie D.; Kwon, Junehee
• Is Part Of: Journal of hospitality & tourism education. Volume 33:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 75
• Page End: 88
• Publication Date: 2021-04-03
• Subjects: Meeting planner -- MOOC -- self-efficacy -- self-reported behavior -- e-learning; Hospitality industry -- Management -- Periodicals; Hotel management -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Restaurant management -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Tourism -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 647.9
• DOI: 10.1080/10963758.2020.1791138
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1096-3758

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This exploratory study evaluates meeting planners' self-efficacy and self-reported behaviors concerning continuing education through online learning, specifically massive open online courses (MOOC's). It explores self-efficacy and self-reported behaviors toward e-learning in relation to preferred educational options for continuing education. It also identifies significant differences in meeting planners' self-efficacy and self-reported behaviors about online education based upon they consider their current job to be a means in achieving their ultimate career goals. The researchers surveyed meeting planners globally through an online survey. In general, meeting planners preferred synchronous instructor-led courses but indicated a high level of motivation toward e-learning. Those who considered their job as one that can help them achieve their career goals indicated positive self-efficacy toward continuing education.