Abstract:
Purpose: The aim of this research is to evaluate the performance of students in the
higher educational institutes in online learning after the COVID-19 pandemic in Sri
Lanka.
Design/methodology/approach: The research framework was conceptualized with
four variables such as Learners' experiences, learning facilities, teacher support,
institutional support to measure the performance of the participants. This research
employed a quantitative research design. An online questionnaire was issued among
students in 10 higher educational institutes such as universities and Sri Lanka Institute
of Advanced Technical Education (SLIATEs) in Sri Lanka. In order to collect primary
data for the study among a sample of 330 students selected randomly. Gathered data
was assessed by using SPSS 23.0 student version. Univariate, bivariate, and multiple
regression analysis were used in this study to test the hypotheses.
Findings: Learners' experiences, learning facilities, teacher support, supports
organization have significant positive impact on students’ performance in online
learning, Students’ satisfaction is the crucial factor for the success of education.
Research implications: It is important to reduce the challenges associated with online
learning to enhanceperformance of students in online learning. It is responsible for
academics and academic institutions to setup the necessary arrangements to enhance
students’ performance via online mode education since it has been an alternative
teaching learning process now a days.
Research limitation: This study eliminated selected higher educational institutes. For
future studies, researchers may consider all higher educational and professional
institutes to get a deep insight of the findings and its generalizability.
Originality value: Findings of this study will be beneficial to students, academics and
policy makers in order to ensure the success of the online education in future
educational planning.
