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ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/er.2023.11.027

Unveiling Dimensions of Online Learning: A Comparative Study of Chinese and American University Students

Yan Zhou

Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.

*Corresponding author: Yan Zhou

Published: December 19,2023

Abstract

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, online education has gained prominence globally. This study compares online courses offered by universities in China and the US, with the aim of improving online education in China. We focus on the experiences of master's students in online learning and the factors that influence them. Five dimensions emerge: self, curriculum, interaction, impact, and environment. Notably, the differences in effects and environments are subtle; the curriculum and interaction experiences favor US E University. N University excels in hands-on learning experiences. Influencing factors include learner attributes, environment, achievement, and roles. Variances arise from self-efficacy and time spent on learning. Recommendations include optimizing learning time, fostering self-assessment, adjusting course difficulty, balancing scheduling, enriching teacher-student interactions, and cultivating peer learning communities.

Keywords

China-US online courses, master students, online learning experience, influencing factors

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How to cite this paper

Unveiling Dimensions of Online Learning: A Comparative Study of Chinese and American University Students

How to cite this paper: Yan Zhou. (2023). Unveiling Dimensions of Online Learning: A Comparative Study of Chinese and American University StudentsThe Educational Review, USA7(11), 1781-1787.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/er.2023.11.027