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AN EXPLORATION OF ISSUES AND CHALLENGES FACED BY STUDENTS IN DISTANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).11      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).11      Published : Dec 2019

An Exploration of Issues and Challenges Faced by Students in Distance Learning Environment

Abstract

    This paper investigates the issues and challenges encountered by students obtaining distance education in Pakistan. We conducted interviews with students obtaining distance education and they were enrolled in different study programs. Qualitative interviews were conducted to understand the perception of the study participants regarding the issues and challenges faced by them in learning. Students from five distance learning programs were selected and five participants from each study program were interviewed in this study. The findings reveal that distance learning students encounter impediment in their learning due to their personal circumstances, teachers’ related issues, and due to assessment and evaluation issues. These factors negatively affect distance learners learning experiences. Based on the study findings, we provide recommendations to universities for enhancing distance learners experience.

    Distance education, Experiences, Learners, Challenges, University

    (1) Asaf Niwaz
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Qazi Waqas Ahmed
    PhD. Scholar, Department of Education,University of Jyvaskyla, Finland.
    (3) Sohail Kamran
    Assistant Professor,Department of Business Administration, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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