An Exploratory Factor Analysis on the Open and Distance Learning among University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia

Autor/inn/en	Mohd Ghani, Nor Hamiza; Abdullah, Sholehah; Ismail, Mohd Khairi; Ahmad, Noorazlina; Affandi, Salwani; Mohamad Azmin, Nur Azwani; Abdul Manaf, Suhaily Maizan
Titel	An Exploratory Factor Analysis on the Open and Distance Learning among University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia
Quelle	In: Asian Journal of University Education, 18 (2022) 3, S.724-734 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1823-7797
Schlagwörter	Factor Analysis; Open Education; Distance Education; College Students; COVID-19; Pandemics; Foreign Countries; Electronic Learning; Barriers; Malaysia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Faktorenanalyse; Offene Erziehung; Offener Unterricht; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Collegestudent; Ausland
Abstract	Numerous educational institutions worldwide have halted face-to-face teaching and learning sessions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. In Malaysia, the suspension began in March 2020, pushing educational institutions to transition to online classrooms and reshape their academic calendars for consecutive semesters. The reality of online classes necessitates a discussion about a new pedagogical work in which students and educators must understand how to manage online learning and make the most of online technologies. To do so, students must first gain an understanding of the difficulties inherent in open and distance learning (ODL). From the perspective of students, this article examines the difficulties associated with online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a sample, 495 students from UiTM Terengganu who were actively engaged in online learning activities were included in this study. In this study, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was used to analyse the data in order to determine which factors contributed to ODL challenges faced by UiTM Terengganu students. Findings showed, the most significant challenges for the majority of students are technology and the internet. Additional concerns raised included interaction between students and lecturers, psychological issues, difficult assessments, and self-management. The significance of the study is that the university can take the initiative to address the primary challenges faced by students thereby increasing the effectiveness of ODL in the future. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	UiTM Press. Asian Centre for Research on University Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Education, Penerbit UiTM, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Bangunan Fakulti Pengurusan Hotel dan Pelancongan, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. Web site: https://ajue.uitm.edu.my/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01