Analysis of distance higher education: perception of teachers in the city of Maricá/RJ with training in distance learning

This work investigated the quality of distance higher education through a questionnaire applied to basic education professionals in the city of Maricá/RJ. The research involved the participation of 30 volunteers and aimed to evaluate various aspects related to the teaching and learning process, infrastructure, methodologies and interaction between teachers and students. The methodology adopted consisted of applying a questionnaire containing open and closed questions addressing the aspects. The questionnaire was administered online using the Google Forms platform. The results obtained revealed the professionals' perception of the quality of the distance learning in which they were students. The research concludes that the use of technological tools can significantly contribute to improving distance learning if interactive approaches and quality resources are adopted. Based on the results, it is suggested that institutions focus on personalizing teaching, online interaction, and training teachers to ensure high-quality distance education.