A Study of Massive Open Online Course’s Satisfaction for Chinese Language Curriculum in Working Context of Vocational Colleges Students and Workers of Eastern Economic Corridor

Abstract

This research aimed to study the satisfaction towards Chinese language courses and the mass online course (MOOC) management system in the working context of vocational college students and workers in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The sample group used in the research was divided into 2 groups: educational institutions and business establishments in three Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) provinces, there were Chonburi, Rayong, and Chachoengsao, with 30 people in each group, totaling 60 people. The selection method was based on convenience or willingness. The research tool was the questionnaire on the evaluation and follow-up of the mass online course (MOOC) to enhance Chinese language knowledge in the working context of vocational college students and workers in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) for educational institutions and business establishments. Data were analyzed by using basic statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation. 

The satisfaction towards Chinese language courses and the mass online course (MOOC) management system in the working context of vocational college students and workers in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) was at a high level overall (x̄ = 4.45). When considering each aspect, it was found that: In terms of input factors (x̄ = 4.50), learners were most satisfied with the highest mean score, followed by process (x̄ = 4.47), context (x̄ = 4.46), and output (x̄ = 4.37), with high mean scores respectively. From the results of the above study, it can be seen that learners were satisfied with the content and teaching methods of the Chinese language course and the Mass Online Course (MOOC) system in their work context.