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10 (2) 2020

Online learning experience of the master of TESOL students during Covid-19 closures


Author - Affiliation:
Le Thi Thanh Thu - Ho Chi Minh Open University , Vietnam
Corresponding author: Le Thi Thanh Thu - thu.ltt@ou.edu.vn

Abstract
This study investigates the online learning experience of the Master of TESOL students studying at Ho Chi Minh City Open University. The online survey was sent to students of both the local and join Master programs who took online courses during the university closures because of Covid-19. The findings showed that the students had positive experience with their online learning. They indicated that they were ready for studying online in the future though they had challenges such as improper attention in online study; poor internet connectivity, unfavorable conditions to study at home and lack of training for online study.

Keywords
online learning experience; Covid-19 closures; university; postgraduate

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Le, T. T. T. (2020). Online learning experience of the master of TESOL students during Covid-19 closures. Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science – Social Sciences, 10(5), 3-10. doi:10.46223/HCMCOUJS.soci.en.10.2.1326.2020


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46223/HCMCOUJS.soci.en.10.2.1326.2020
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