Online English Courses to ODL: Instructors’ Perspectives and Implications in Higher Education

Lena Ramamurthy; Noor Syamimie  Mohd Nawi; Nur Hafezah Hussein; Shahidatul Maslina Mat So'od; Syakirah Shafien; Gihon Nugrahadi

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v8i26.5194

Authors

Lena Ramamurthy Department of General Studies, Faculty of Language Studies and Human Development, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Noor Syamimie Mohd Nawi Department of General Studies, Faculty of Language Studies and Human Development, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Nur Hafezah Hussein Department of General Studies, Faculty of Language Studies and Human Development, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Shahidatul Maslina Mat So'od Department of General Studies, Faculty of Language Studies and Human Development, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Syakirah Shafien Department of General Studies, Faculty of Language Studies and Human Development, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Gihon Nugrahadi Product Design Department, Faculty of Art and Design, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8i26.5194

Keywords:

Higher Education Instructors, English Courses , Open and Distance Learning

Abstract

The rapid shift from traditional face-to-face instruction to virtual platforms has fundamentally reshaped higher education, including English courses. Post-Covid-19, online learning has proven to be a sustainable, long-term option. This study examines the perspectives of 46 Malaysian higher-education instructors delivering online English courses. The study has three objectives: identifying challenges in online teaching, exploring instructors' perceptions of digital tools and resources, and investigating views on transitioning to a fully-fledged Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. Findings highlight technical issues as the primary concern accompanied by varied perspectives. Addressing these challenges and optimizing digital tools and resources can enhance ODL quality.

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