Table 1

Construct measurement and sources

ConstructItemMeasureSource
Interactivity (INT)INT1The MOOCs platform can allow me to take control of my learning activitiesPituch and Lee (2006) 
INT2The MOOCs platform can present course materials in a multimedia and readable formatLin et al. (2017) 
INT3The MOOCs platform can respond quickly to my request and facilitate two-way communication between learners and instructors and among learnersGarcia-Loro et al. (2020) 
INT4The MOOCs platform can provide learners with self-paced learning, scheduled courses, and personalized feedbackKiselev and Yakutenko (2020) 
Virtual rewards giving (VRG)VRG1I can acquire virtual points/badges/medals when I complete pre-designed learning tasks in the MOOCs learning environmentZhang et al. (2021) 
VRG2I can acquire virtual points/badges/medals when I Interact with instructors/other learners in the MOOCs learning environmentWang et al. (2023) 
VRG3I can acquire higher virtual points/badges/medals via the level-up mechanisms when I perform outstandingly in the MOOCs learning environmentWang et al. (2024) 
VRG4Virtual rewards are the incentive mechanisms encouraging my participation in the MOOCs learning environment 
Psychological learning engagement (PLE)PLE1When I participate in MOOCs, I am energized by the learning activitiesStumpf et al. (2013) 
PLE2When I participate in MOOCs, I am enthusiastic about the learning activitiesSun et al. (2020) 
PLE3When I participate in MOOCs, I find the learning activities interesting 
PLE4When I participate in MOOCs, I am satisfied with the learning activities 
Social learning engagement (SLE)SLE1I often respond to other learners’ questions in the MOOCsFang et al. (2019) 
SLE2I contribute regularly to course discussions in the MOOCsDeng et al. (2020) 
SLE3I often share learning materials and my viewpoints with other learners in the MOOCs 
SLE4I am active in interacting with instructors and other learners in the MOOCs learning process 
Learning persistence (LP)LP1I am confident that I can overcome obstacles in the MOOCs learning processShin (2003) 
LP2I will finish learning in the MOOCs no matter how difficult it may beWolters (2004) 
LP3I intend to persist in learning in the MOOCs rather than dropping outDai et al. (2020) 
LP4My intentions are to persist in learning in the MOOCs rather than using any other alternative means 
Learning outcomes (LO)LO1I have understood the video lectures and course materials taught in MOOCsPaechter et al. (2010) 
LO2I have developed skills on how to apply the knowledge in MOOCsWei et al. (2023) 
LO3I can apply what I learn in the MOOCs to real-world situationsDalgıç et al. (2024) 
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