The Effectiveness of Online Education during Covid 19 Pandemic—A Comparative Analysis between the Perceptions of Academic Students and High School Students from Romania

Gina Ionela Butnaru, Valentin Niță, Alexandru Anichiti and Geanina Brînză
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Gina Ionela Butnaru: Department of Management, Marketing and Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, 700505 Iași, Romania
Valentin Niță: Department of Management, Marketing and Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, 700505 Iași, Romania
Alexandru Anichiti: Department of Business Administration, Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13 University Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania
Geanina Brînză: Department of Business Administration, Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13 University Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 9, 1-20

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted normal activities such as going to school, moving education online. Based on data gathered through a survey (N = 784), this paper analyses students’ perceptions regarding the effectiveness of online education in a period when this type of education is the only available option. Although several studies suggest that online education can be as effective as traditional education which requires attendance, few studies have focused on learner satisfaction with online instruction, particularly in the transition to online learning from traditional approaches. The results indicate that students react differently to online education, and their reaction is based on their proficiency in using online tools, their ability to technically access online courses, and the instructors’ manner in conducting learning activities.

Keywords: the COVID-19 pandemic; online education; online courses; the satisfaction of students; higher education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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