Nursing students' experiences of digital learning in Chinese higher education institutions: A descriptive qualitative study

With the help of advanced digital technology, students can access rich and diversified learning resources anytime and anywhere according to their personal learning pace and interests, which greatly enhances their autonomy and interest in learning. Open online courses have effectively compensated for regional differences in teachers' qualifications, enabling students in remote areas to enjoy high-quality teaching from top educational institutions and giving a solid impetus for improving nursing education in China. However, with the popularity of digital teaching, its design and innovation shortcomings have gradually emerged: students feel lonely and alienated when learning online, and long for more of the interaction and care found in traditional teaching. At the same time, the lack of regulation and assessment standards has created inequities in learning and affected student motivation.