Track: Global Business Management Education

Abstract

Distance learning on COVID-19 pandemic has not shown optimal results. Most popular methods used in online learning is online discussion. Some of barriers to online discussion have been described by many experts. These obstacles should be practical mitigations in online discussions but, is the formula quite acceptable in developing countries? This study aims to understand the barriers to learning experiences that apply the online discussion to a developing country context. This study used a phenomenological method with 60 participants who were students. The sampling technique used purposive sampling using an open questionnaire and observation. The results, factors made students participating limited in online discussions in developing countries increased, are (1) unstable internet network; (2) Low self-efficacy; (3) Financial condition; (4) Boredom; (5) Lack of understanding of netiquette; (6) Different interpretation of messages. These findings complement what previously formulated by the previous expert.