Factors Affecting Learning Outcomes in Digital Economics Education: Evidence from Economics Universities in Vietnam

Than Thi Hanh, Hoang Xuan Binh, Duong Thi Thu Phuong, Thanh Nguyen Nghi

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This study article examines key factors affecting learning in the field of digital economics education at Vietnamese universities. The research study makes a significant contribution to the academic literature on the topic of digital learning environments. The main purpose of the study was to investigate collectively the impact of technological infrastructure, digital content quality, instructional design, learner digital literacy, educator competence, teaching styles, and student motivation and engagement on learning outcomes. The research highlighted that technological infrastructure, digital content quality, instructional design, educator competence, and teaching styles influence student motivation and engagement, which are important contributors to learning outcomes. Conversely, learner digital literacy had little impact on motivation and engagement, highlighting an additional point for future research. The results suggested the importance of investing in technologies and educational resources to provide an engaging digital learning environment. Overall, the study highlights the implications for educators and policymakers who should take advantage of the findings explore the critical areas for improving digital learning outcomes strategically. Although the paper focused on the context of economics universities in Vietnam, it offers important contributions that can be applied to similar areas and provides some direction for future research to consider different educational contexts or disciplines.

https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.24.3.29


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digital education; learning outcomes; technology infrastructure; student engagement; SEM analysis; Vietnam

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