The study seeks to explore the various aspects related to online or distance learning in the current scenario of online education due to the Pandemic and identify factors that will be effective for the implementation of a successful distance learning by looking at different perspectives of the relevant stakeholders involved. Literature will be reviewed to establish what previous studies have contributed to the research problem of the study. The study, which is purely based on survey method involves the data from primary and secondary sources. Samples for primary data includes students and the faculty members from Modern College of Business and Science. The study will use sampling methods for collecting the data for the research warrants from respondents. The secondary data are to be collected from different sources including websites, newspapers, books, and journals. The data will be analyzed by making use of (i) Arithmetic Mean (ii) Coefficient of Variation (iii) Growth Rates, (iv) Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), (v) Simple Regression (vi) Multiple Regression analysis. Recommendations will be made available to relevant parties such as faculty, students, higher education institutions, other researchers, and policy makers to focus on the Design of the Distance Learning program emphasizing on the key factors identified as having an impact on the quality of the delivery of the program and thus the student learning experience.

Authors:
Hesham Magd, Modern College of Business and Science, Oman
Nivedita Ram, Modern College of Business and Science, Oman
Ahmed R Nzomkunda, Modern College of Business and Science, Oman

About the Presenter(s)
Ms. Nivedita Ram is currently Senior Lecturer at the Modern College of Business & Science. Additional responsibilities at the college include the role of Health & Safety Manager and Chair of Risk Management Committee and Industrial Advisory Board.

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