OPEN & DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL) AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS DURING THE COVID-19 ENDEMIC IN MALAYSIA: AN EVIDENCE FROM PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

Because of the COVID-19 epidemic, several educational institutions all around the world had to postpone classes. In Malaysia, the suspension began in March 2020. Throughout the first semester, this scenario persisted, requiring educational institutions to move to online classrooms and changing the academic calendar for the following years. The reality of online learning has sparked a discussion about a new pedagogical approach in which teachers and students must learn how to manage online learning and make the most of online tools. Students must first understand the challenges presented by online distance learning in order to do this (ODL). This essay will examine how students perceive the difficulties of online education in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic. 495 UiTM Terengganu students who actively participated in online learning activities served as the study's sample. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Logistic Regression were used to examine the difficulties of online learning. In this study, the data was analysed using EFA and Logistic Regression to determine what factors account for the ODL issues that UiTM Terengganu students face. The results show that for most students, the internet and technology provide the biggest obstacles. Interaction between students and lecturers, psychological problems, challenging examinations, and self-management were also mentioned as obstacles.