The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to investigate learners' satisfaction and presence levels in five fully online graduate courses in special education that were offered in an eight-week semester, and whether there are any teaching, cognitive and social presence differences among the levels of learner satisfaction. The participants were…

Purpose: This empirical study was carried out to examine predictors of perceived usefulness of the learning management system (LMS) from the viewpoint of distance learning students of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Islamabad. Design/methodology/approach: This study used a positivist paradigm and a correlation research design. The information…

Introduction: Questions remain whether recent allowances for remote, simulated clinical experiences adequately prepare students for clinical placements. Recent literature reveals positive student perceptions and descriptions of their experiences with simulation that include repeated practice with a broad range of patient types and disorders, trial…

There has been a steady growth in the use of online instruction in higher education. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased both the need for and the use of this technology when schools were shut down, further establishing online learning as a viable educational platform for higher education. Many online higher education courses rely heavily on…

Student interactions in distance learning have been a critical element of the transactional distance theory. Research shows that student interactions have a positive effect on learning outcomes. However, little is known about how student interactions can be improved. The need to understand student interactions and to determine the relationships…

Background: College instruction has experienced a significant movement toward increased online learning course options. Without appropriate supports, students in virtual learning environments often face greater challenges with self-regulation, motivation, and recognizing the personal relevance of course content. Objective: The current study…

Understanding attrition risks specific to online student populations is crucial for the long-term success of online programs. Online programs allow place-based working professionals access to education needed for professional development and career advancement. This study was conducted to determine if educational preparation, student…

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, AI-powered learning platforms have become essential tools for college students to acquire knowledge and enhance their academic performance. However, students' readiness to effectively integrate AI into distance learning remains critical in maximizing its benefits. This study aimed to (1)…

Learning environments are among the many postgraduate educational aspects impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, colleges and universities had to implement emergency remote teaching (ERT) to continue and keep their faculty, staff and students safe. From this context, this study's general objective was to analyze postgraduate…

As the demand for distance education continues to rise, so does the number of online graduate nursing programs. Although distance education has expanded access to advanced nursing education, the level of academic preparedness for the rigors of graduate education may be a challenge for many graduate nursing students. One approach to support student…

The purpose of this study was to explore new online students' perceptions of self-efficacy and satisfaction with institutional resources. A mixed methods approach was used to better understand online students' perceptions. During the first phase of the study, 155 new online graduate students were surveyed about the importance and their…

Distance education has gained acceptance as a viable mode of education for persons whose occupational and domestic responsibilities make it somewhat impossible to participate in the regular education system. The quality of distance learning requires the availability and access to e-library services. Thus, the current study focused on the…

Students who study university courses online have a higher level of attrition compared with their on-campus counterparts, so online student engagement has become a contemporary concern for teaching faculty. The issue of student engagement is particularly acute in fields such as Guidance and Counselling in Education, which have not traditionally…

This qualitative descriptive research aimed to examine and determine the effectiveness of online education by addressing the challenges of the nontraditional student experience while taking fully online asynchronous courses versus synchronous ones. The study strived to determine new approaches to enhance online education and increase teaching…

This study explored the support needs of PG students in health studies at a South African Open Distance Learning institution during and after COVID-19 to address research-related challenges. Using a qualitative, exploratory, phenomenological design, 22 Master's and Doctoral students were purposefully sampled and interviewed via Microsoft Teams.…