Online Courses Survey SECTION 1 Question Title * 1. In which of these fields would you pursue a Master by Coursework? (You can tick multiple) Botany Zoology Microbiology Biotechnology Entomology/Parasitology Aquatic Biology Environmental Biology Agrobiology Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 2. For a specialized Master by Coursework, in which of the following topics would you be interested in? (You can tick multiple) Tropical Ecology & Biodiversity Environmental & Aquatic Management Conservation Biology Plant Pathology Systematics & Taxonomy Insect Pest Management Biotechnology Wildlife Management Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 3. Are you Malaysian Foreigner Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 4. What do you hope to achieve from a Masters by Coursework? Better employability Advancement in existing career Self- fulfilment Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 5. What would be your preferred lecture hours? Week days (between 8am to 6pm) Week days (8pm to 12am) Weekends (between 8am to 6pm) Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 6. Which teaching approach would you prefer for your coursework? Practical classes and hands-on approaches at the institution. Theoretical classes. More emphasis on principles and fundamentals of science at the institution. Online-based learning. Learn on your own during your free time with more emphasis on theory than practice. Combination of all approaches OK Question Title * 7. Alternatively, if we were to offer the following programs instead of a full Master by Coursework, would you be interested in one of these? Certified intensive 2-3 weeks block courses at the university on specialized topics in Biology. *Joined Master program with an international university. Online-based short tutorials that allow you to earn digital badges (Micro-credentials). None *The duration might be for 4 semesters (two years) with at least one semester spent abroad (specify which country you would prefer) OK Question Title * 8. How proficient are you in English? Not very proficient Proficient Very proficient OK Question Title * 9. Are you able to get a stable internet access at your place? Yes No OK Question Title * 10. Are you highly motivated and able to work independently? Yes No OK Question Title * 11. Do you wish to meet your instructor and get a regular feedback from him/her in person? Yes No OK Question Title * 12. Do you wish to meet your instructor and get a regular feedback from him/her via Skype or other online tools? Yes No OK Question Title * 13. Are you comfortable with spending several hours at a time in front of a computer? Yes No OK Question Title * 14. Do you think short video tutorials are an effective tool for online learning? Yes No OK Question Title * 15. Do you believe that high-quality teaching can take place without face to face interactions? Yes No OK Question Title * 16. Estimate the number of hours that you prefer to spend online per week for learning? < 5 hours 5-10 hours 10-20 hours > 20 hours OK Question Title * 17. Estimate how many hours per week you would prefer to spend using a computer for education? < 1 hour 1- 5 hours 6- 10 hours > 10 hours OK Question Title * 18. Would you recommend an online course to others? Yes No OK Question Title * 19. What do you like about studying online? OK Question Title * 20. What do you dislike about studying online? OK Question Title * 21. If you have any further comments please share your opinion regarding online courses? OK DONE