The impact of online learning on student motivation

Keywords: motivation, demotivation, online learning, communication, higher education

Abstract

Due to the current situation in Ukraine, most higher education institutions were forced to switch to online learning. Therefore, the analysis and improvement of the technologies, the methods and the techniques to increase students' motivation in online learning are relevant, since, as practice shows, there are still a number of unresolved problems concerning students' motivation.

The results of the study incl. an analysis of certain aspects of distance learning and a comparision with classroom learning.

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2024-08-21
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Larysa Pavlova, Nataliia Leshneva, Olena Serhiieva, & Anna Kotova. (2024). The impact of online learning on student motivation. Scientific Notes of the Pedagogical Department, (54), 31-40. Retrieved from https://periodicals.karazin.ua/pedagogy/article/view/24163