The rapid adoption of online learning is due to its several advantages over traditional classroom training. However, the remote nature of online learning can pose challenges for both students and instructors. Instructors were thrust into a big transition to online instruction with no preparation time or resources. Whether or not the quality of education has improved as a result of the shift from the more traditional face-to-face format to the more modern e-learning approach is the subject of some discussion. This study aims to address the relationship between teaching, cognitive presence and social presence in online learning. A quantitative study is done to explore online presence among learners who attend online classes. A purposive sample of 100 participants responded to the survey. The instrument used is a survey and is replicated from (Arbaugh et al., 2008). There are 4 sections altogether (refer to table 1). Section A has items on demographic profile. Section B has 13 items on teaching presence. Section C has 9 items on social presence and section D has 12 items on cognitive presence. The findings of this study suggest that online learning environments require a balance of teaching, cognitive presence, and social presence to facilitate effective learning. The exploration of the relationship between teaching, cognitive presence, and social presence in online learning has important implications for the design and delivery of online courses.
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