THE IMPACT OF ONLINE LEARNING ON STUDENT MOTIVATION WITH TIME MANAGEMENT AS A MEDIATING VARIABLE: A CASE STUDY AT THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the impact of the online learning environment on student motivation levels at the Open University with time management as a mediating variable. In the context of higher education, online learning has become a very important aspect, especially in today's digital era. However, student motivation levels in online learning can be influenced by various factors, one of which is effective time management. This study uses a quantitative approach with an ex-post facto design and involves students at the Open University who are enrolled in online learning programs. Data were collected through questionnaires that measured three main variables: online learning, student motivation, and time management. Data analysis used the Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method to test the relationship between variables and identify the role of time management as a mediating variable. The results showed that the online learning environment had a significant positive effect on student motivation levels. Furthermore, time management was found to mediate this effect, meaning that students who effectively manage their time in online learning tend to have higher levels of motivation. These findings have important implications for the management of online learning at the Open University, with a focus on improving the quality of the online learning environment and providing support for students' time management to maximize their motivation in the learning process.