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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): February

Students’ Attitude towards Online Education System: A Comparative Study between Public and Private Universities in Bangladesh

https://doi.org/10.35912/jshe.v2i2.860
25 Feb 2022

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to inquire about the students’ attitude towards the online education system as well as a comparison has been made between public and private university students’ attitudes.

Methodology: The descriptive research methodology was used for this study. Data was collected from 240 students where 120 were public university students and 120 were private university students. A structured and close-ended questionnaire with a seven points scale had been used to collect data. The sampling method was non-probability. Descriptive statistics analysis, reliability analysis, and multiple regression analysis were measured by SPSS 25.0 version.

Results: The result shows that the public university students’ attitude has a positive relation to interaction, internet self-efficacy, and students’ self-determination, but has no relationship with course design and technical support. The private university students’ attitude is influenced by all factors except technical support.

Conclusions: Online education in Bangladesh allowed students to continue learning during the pandemic. Success depends on teacher-student interaction, student motivation, and a suitable curriculum, enabling timely semester completion in both public and private universities.

Limitations: This study focused only on the Bangladeshi students.

Contributions: This paper will assist the authority to understand the students’ attitude towards the online education system and take initiatives to make it more acceptable to the students.

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Attitude Education system Internet Online class Students

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Nasir, K. B., & Neger, M. (2022). Students’ Attitude towards Online Education System: A Comparative Study between Public and Private Universities in Bangladesh. Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education, 2(2), 167–183. https://doi.org/10.35912/jshe.v2i2.860

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1 . Khadiza Benta Nasir
Departement of Marketing, Comilla University, Cumilla, Bangladesh
2 . Meher Neger
Departement of Marketing, Comilla University, Cumilla, Bangladesh

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