ATTITUDES AND LEARNING EFFECTIVENESS IN DISTANCE EDUCATION: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
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This research aimed to develop and apply a comprehensive measurement scale to assess students' attitudes toward distance education at Amman Arab University, a private institution in Jordan. The evaluation encompassed students' attitudes, opinions, and perceptions regarding the effectiveness of distance learning. The study involved 731 participants, and a meticulously crafted scale comprising 45 items was employed. Rigorous assessments confirmed the validity and reliability of the scale, revealing a single-factor structure through Factor Analysis, as corroborated by the scree plot. The findings indicated a generally positive attitude toward distance education, with encouraging levels of interaction between teachers and students. Importantly, no statistically significant differences were observed in mean attitudes based on student gender. This suggests an overall favorable disposition among students towards distance learning. The insights gained from this study offer valuable feedback for university decision-makers, shedding light on challenges associated with distance education. The outcomes provide essential guidance for students and administrators in navigating these challenges and fostering a successful implementation of an e-learning system at the university
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Scale development, student attitudes, distance education, comparative analysisDownloads
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