This projected growth lines up with student perceptions of online learning as per a 2021 report from Sykes Enterprises as the majority of students highly favored remote instruction. According to the report, 95% of students felt their professors were addressing their personal needs while allowing for understanding in submitting coursework on time. Additionally, 85% of them felt as if they were part of a “classroom community,” and 84% said remote learning was effective. “The rippling effects from COVID-19 have dramatically transformed higher education systems for good—and with students indicating that virtual learning can offer an effective learning environment, now is the time to further invest in elevating the virtual student learning experience,” Steve Davis, Higher Education Business Development Executive at Sykes, told University Business.
