Online learning self-efficacy perceptions of EFL learners at a university context

This study was set out to research the OLSE competencies of college students during online education. Zimmerman and Kullikowich's (2016) "Online Learning Self-Efficacy Scale" (OLSES) was utilized to explore participants' OLSE competencies in the duration of online education. Also, this research investigated whether there is a relationship between participants' OLSE competencies and their age, English level, gender lastly, departments. In addition, the study also investigated the relationship between subscales of OLSES. The study consisted of 127 participants from the preparatory school of Çağ University. According to the results of the study, students' online self-efficacy levels are high. In addition, there is a significant positive correlation between the subscales of OLSES. However, there is no significant relationship between the OLSE competencies of the learners and their gender, age, English levels and departments. Furthermore, in order to obtain the online self-efficacy perceptions of the learners, a semi-structured interview was conducted among 11 volunteer students. The results of the interviews illustrated that motivation, self-confidence and infrastructural issues are three main themes that affect online self-efficacy levels of the learners.