Abstract

Conclusion. The study concluded that a refined MSLQ model is applicable and useful for monitoring student motivation in South African online education. This tool can support course sustainability by helping instructors track and respond to motivational trends across different course offerings.

Keywords: Motivational strategies, Online learning, Pintrich, Structural Equation Modeling

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