Critical Factors Influencing Online Learning Effectiveness: Insights from a Local University

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Title: Critical Factors Influencing Online Learning Effectiveness: Insights from a Local University
Language: English
Authors: Pritika Reddy (ORCID 0000-0003-4088-1706), Swaran Ravindra (ORCID 0000-0002-0722-7633), Ronil Chand (ORCID 0000-0002-5800-4974), Vishal Sharma (ORCID 0000-0002-1838-0238), Kaylash Chaudhary (ORCID 0000-0002-2378-7745)
Source: Journal of Education and e-Learning Research. 2025 12(2):179-189.
Availability: Asian Online Journal Publishing Group. 244 Fifth Avenue Suite D42, New York, NY 10001. Fax: 212-591-6094; e-mail: info@asianonlinejournals.com; Web site: http://www.asianonlinejournals.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Online Courses, Instructional Effectiveness, Digital Literacy, Feedback (Response), Correlation, Teacher Characteristics, Student Attitudes, Instructional Design, Learning Processes, Teaching Methods, Educational Quality, Foreign Countries, Universities, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Technological Literacy, College Students, College Faculty
Geographic Terms: Fiji
ISSN: 2518-0169
2410-9991
Abstract: This research evaluates student attitudes and perceptions towards online learning at a local institution in Fiji using critical success factors (CSFs), (1) "student characteristics", (2) "teacher characteristics", (3) "learning environment and instructional design", and (4) "support." Data was collected using quantitative research methodology. A validated online questionnaire was disseminated to the students and 436 students participated voluntarily. Once the data was collected, appropriate analysis was performed to evaluate the findings. The results indicated that the students perceived the four CSFs as influencing the success of online learning. Student characteristics, such as digital literacy, teacher characteristics, instant feedback, the quality and design of the learning environment, and institutional support were important for effective online learning. Additionally, the correlation analysis showed a significant relationship between the four CSFs. Evaluating critical success factors from the student perspective is essential for educational providers to gauge the effectiveness of the teaching and learning processes and improve them in the future. Educational institutions can leverage the CSFs identified in this study to assess the effectiveness of their online delivery and develop strategies to enhance the quality of online learning and teaching.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1477330
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This research evaluates student attitudes and perceptions towards online learning at a local institution in Fiji using critical success factors (CSFs), (1) "student characteristics", (2) "teacher characteristics", (3) "learning environment and instructional design", and (4) "support." Data was collected using quantitative research methodology. A validated online questionnaire was disseminated to the students and 436 students participated voluntarily. Once the data was collected, appropriate analysis was performed to evaluate the findings. The results indicated that the students perceived the four CSFs as influencing the success of online learning. Student characteristics, such as digital literacy, teacher characteristics, instant feedback, the quality and design of the learning environment, and institutional support were important for effective online learning. Additionally, the correlation analysis showed a significant relationship between the four CSFs. Evaluating critical success factors from the student perspective is essential for educational providers to gauge the effectiveness of the teaching and learning processes and improve them in the future. Educational institutions can leverage the CSFs identified in this study to assess the effectiveness of their online delivery and develop strategies to enhance the quality of online learning and teaching.
ISSN:2518-0169
2410-9991