Abstract
Amid the global emphasis on advancing international education, more and more international students are choosing to engage in cross-cultural and cross-linguistic study experiences in diverse countries. In response to current trends in international education, many pioneers proposing a major development of online teaching and distance learning to significantly increase the number of international students studying in their countries. Nevertheless, debate persists regarding the actual effectiveness of this approach. This paper systematically evaluates the advantages and challenges of online learning for students, instructors, and universities through interviews and literature analysis. It examines the potential impact of large-scale online education initiatives on enhancing international student mobility and fostering cross-cultural and cross-linguistic learning globally. The findings suggest that, in the long term, online education will play a vital role in the future of educational systems. However, within the current framework, online teaching and distance learning face limitations in effectively supporting tutor-student interaction and promoting intercultural and interlingual learning for global citizens. This study not only offers insights to the academic community on ways to improve online education and distance learning but also provides valuable considerations for international students contemplating study abroad.
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Andi Dong, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
Xiangyu Dong, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, United Kingdom
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Conference: IICE2025
Stream: International Education
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Dong A., & Dong X. (2025) The Application of Online Learning in International Education: A Comprehensive Exploration of Opportunities and Challenges ISSN: 2189-1036 – The IAFOR International Conference on Education – Hawaii 2025 Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 561-571) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2189-1036.2025.48
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2189-1036.2025.48
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