Researching Dropout in Distance Education.

Garrison, D. R.

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ERIC Number: EJ352886

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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Researching Dropout in Distance Education.

Garrison, D. R.

Distance Education, v8 n1 p95-101 Mar 1987

Presents a critical analysis of research explaining dropout in distance education, and suggests the direction of future studies needed to form new theories regarding dropout. Highlights include discussions of mediated communication, audio teleconferencing, and problems with current research methodology and conceptual models. (LRW)

Descriptors: Distance Education, Dropout Research, Futures (of Society), Research Methodology, Research Problems, Teleconferencing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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