Ethics of Hybrid Learning in Higher Education

Abstract

The issue of unethical behavior in academic work is more severe in hybrid learning in the context of responsive and responsible learning. This study conducted a qualitative research method and a case study design. It used the semi-structured interview to determine the college students' understanding and motivations for unethical behavior in academic work in hybrid learning, in the context of responsive and responsible learning. The findings showed that participants noticed unethical behavior contrary to ethical norms but could not come up with a sound definition of unethical behavior in academic work. Participants pointed out some types of unethical behavior. Still, they were mainly unsure about the different types of unethical behavior. Besides, nine categories of motivations for students' unethical behavior were revealed.