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Pros and Cons of e-Learning in Economics and Business in Central and Eastern Europe: Cross-country Empirical Investigation

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  • Głodowska Agnieszka

    (Cracow University of Economics, Department of International Trade, Poland)

  • Wach Krzysztof

    (Cracow University of Economics, Department of International Trade, Poland)

  • Knežević Blaženka

    (The University of Zagreb, Faculty of Economics and Business, Croatia)

Abstract

Background: The ongoing information and technological revolution, as well as the Covid-19 pandemic, accelerated the use of e-learning worldwide. Objectives: This article aims to present the results of our empirical research among students of economics and business from Central and Eastern Europe on the advantages and disadvantages of e-learning. Methods/Approach: The article uses a survey, and the research sample included 1647 respondents (students of economics and business) from universities in three countries: Croatia, Poland, and Serbia. We used the multivariate comparative analysis (factor analysis and principal components analysis) by applying Statistica computer software. Results: The assessment of individual forms of e-learning in the three countries is similar. In e-learning, investigated students appreciated, first of all, the time-saving. At the same time, it is difficult to concentrate and harder to develop the interpersonal skills needed to work in a real environment. Conclusions: E-learning seems to be a vital instrument complementing traditional learning, as the respondents declared. However, it should not replace traditional face-to-face education; it should only support it.

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  • Głodowska Agnieszka & Wach Krzysztof & Knežević Blaženka, 2022. "Pros and Cons of e-Learning in Economics and Business in Central and Eastern Europe: Cross-country Empirical Investigation," Business Systems Research, Sciendo, vol. 13(2), pages 28-44, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bit:bsrysr:v:13:y:2022:i:2:p:28-44:n:3
    DOI: 10.2478/bsrj-2022-0014
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    Keywords

    e-learning; distance learning; factor analysis; Croatia; Poland; Serbia;
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    JEL classification:

    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate
    • A23 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Graduate
    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions

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