Online Teaching Challenges in higher Institutions in Mozambique: Future Recommendations

Currently, due to the coronavirus-19 pandemic, online teaching is implemented in many higher education institutions in Mozambique. However, this teaching modality has faced several challenges in the teaching and learning process. In this sense, this article aims to present the results achieved with the completion of a doctoral research on the analysis of distance learning models in private and public universities in Mozambique. In terms of empirical research, a mixed methodological approach was adopted, following a case investigation strategy. Two instruments were used for data collection: document analysis and questionnaire. All questionnaires were applied online. 317 students, 6 professors, 8 tutors and 6 managers from a private university and a public university were involved. It was concluded that the challenges imposed on teachers, tutors and students are directly linked to the lack of mastery in the use of technology, the poor quality of the internet and the lack of financial conditions on the part of students. It is hoped that the results achieved will enable a critical reflection on strategies and policies for the implementation of online education in Mozambique.