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Students’ Perceptions of the Sustainability of Distance Learning Systems in the Post-COVID-19: A Qualitative Perspective

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  • Dmaithan Almajali

    (Faculty of Business, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan)

  • Manaf Al-Okaily

    (School of Business, Jadara University, Irbid 21110, Jordan)

  • Samer Barakat

    (Faculty of Business, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan)

  • Hanadi Al-Zegaier

    (Faculty of Business, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11931, Jordan)

  • Zulkhairi Md. Dahalin

    (College of Art and Sciences, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kedah 06010, Malaysia)

Abstract

The new Sustainable Learning and Education (SLE) concept was formulated in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) announced by the United Nations. In order to achieve SLE, educational bodies need to utilize new technologies. Notably, the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced educational institutions to utilize more innovative technological approaches to meet the objectives while still being in compliance with the doctrines of SLE. This research was conducted to explore the role of e-learning in transforming the academic industry in the post-COVID-19 time. The qualitative technique for interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) was applied to closely examine the participants’ lived experiences. The respondents were chosen from a private university in Jordan, and data were acquired through semi-structured interviews. Quality education, ease of technology, instructor accessibility and the use of online learning resources were the dimensions used for e-learning adoption. The findings highlighted that the students were truly overwhelmed by joining online platforms, but a lack of immediate feedback discouraged them. Besides this, the study will be useful to educational institutions in Jordan and other developing nations in gaining a better understanding of students’ attitudes about e-learning adoption.

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  • Dmaithan Almajali & Manaf Al-Okaily & Samer Barakat & Hanadi Al-Zegaier & Zulkhairi Md. Dahalin, 2022. "Students’ Perceptions of the Sustainability of Distance Learning Systems in the Post-COVID-19: A Qualitative Perspective," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(12), pages 1-18, June.
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