Evaluating the efficiency of online course resource allocation in universities of China

IF 1.5 4区社会学 Q2 SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY Evaluation and Program Planning Pub Date : 2024-08-22 DOI:10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2024.102481

Tian-Tian Zhu , Fei Yang , Yue-Jun Zhang

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Abstract

Curriculum is the core element of talent cultivation in universities, and its quality directly determines that of the talent cultivation. However, the efficiency of online course resource allocation in universities of China is unacceptable, and the corresponding driving mechanisms are unclear. Based on the data of iCourses platform for a top university (H University) of China, this paper develops the DEA-Malmquist index and Tobit regression model to evaluate the efficiency of university online course resource allocation and explore its main influencing factors. The empirical results indicate that, first of all, humanities and social sciences outperform natural sciences in the resource allocation efficiency of online courses. Compared with non-national premium online courses, the resource investment redundancy of national premium online courses appears relatively lower. Secondly, from the perspective of temporal changes, the total factor productivity of online course resource allocation generally has a downward trend. The innovation effect of technological progress is more significant, while the catch-up effect of technical efficiency is clearly insufficient. Scale efficiency is the main factor hindering its improvement. Finally, in terms of the factors affecting the efficiency of online course resource allocation, teachers’ research guidance capability, teaching research skills, and the number of courses offered have significantly positive impact.

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中国高校在线课程资源配置效率评估

课程是高校人才培养的核心要素，其质量直接决定着人才培养的质量。然而，我国高校在线课程资源配置效率不高，相应的驱动机制也不明确。本文以国内某一流大学（H 大学）iCourses 平台数据为基础，建立 DEA-Malmquist 指数和 Tobit 回归模型，对高校在线课程资源配置效率进行评价，并探讨其主要影响因素。实证结果表明：首先，人文社科类在线课程资源配置效率优于自然科学类。与非国家精品在线课程相比，国家精品在线课程的资源投入冗余度相对较低。其次，从时间变化来看，网络课程资源配置的全要素生产率总体呈下降趋势。技术进步的创新效应较为显著，而技术效率的追赶效应明显不足。规模效率是阻碍其提高的主要因素。最后，从影响网络课程资源配置效率的因素来看，教师的科研指导能力、教学研究能力、课程开设数量等因素具有显著的正向影响。

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Evaluation and Program Planning SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY-

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