Distance education is a formal learning activity, which occurs when students and instructors
are separated by geographic distance or by time. Learning is supported by communications …

Asynchronous online discussion environments are important platforms to support learning.
Research suggests, however, threaded forums, one of the most popular asynchronous …

Universities around the world are facing unprecedented challenges as a result of the corona
virus. There has been global devastation of the entire education sector with long-term …

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, educational institutions worldwide have made
online learning their primary channel. While the various benefits of e-learning have …

Hybrid or blended learning is defined as a pedagogical approach that includes a
combination of face‐to‐face instruction with computer‐mediated instruction. The terms …

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships of the students' perceived levels
of collaborative learning, social presence and overall satisfaction in a blended learning …

The current reliance on different modes for delivering learning materials and establishing
connections among peers can be significantly attributed to the teaching and learning …

Collaborative learning in an online classroom can take the form of discussion among the
whole class or within smaller groups. This paper addresses the latter, examining first …

Unequal participation poses a challenge to collaborative learning because it reduces
opportunities for fruitful collaboration among learners and affects learners' satisfaction …

Online education increasingly puts emphasis on collaborative learning methods. Despite the
pedagogical advantages of collaborative learning, online learners can perceive …