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Boling, E. C.; Hough, M.; Krinsky, H.; Saleem, H.; Stevens, M. – Internet and Higher Education, 2012
This qualitative research study was designed to inform the development and implementation of effective online learning environments by exploring, from both teacher and student perspectives, what constitute effective online learning experiences. The study examined course content, tasks, and pedagogical approaches, as identified by students and…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Distance Education, Online Courses, Adult Students
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Borup, Jered; West, Richard E.; Graham, Charles R. – Internet and Higher Education, 2012
Online learning has become a reality for many students in higher education. Unfortunately, something that has also become a reality is a sense of isolation in online courses, and Moore (1980) has warned that students' sense of distance can threaten their ability to learn. The community of inquiry framework (Garrison, Anderson, & Archer, 2000) has…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Educational Strategies, Computer Mediated Communication, Online Courses
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Smith, Glenn Gordon; Passmore, Denise; Faught, Timber – Internet and Higher Education, 2009
To meet the current critical need for qualified nurses, many colleges have initiated online programs, primarily aimed towards registered nurse (RN) to BS students. Despite the growing number of online nursing programs, there is little research on instructor views of online learning. This study used interviews to investigate nursing instructor…
Descriptors: Nursing Students, Nursing Education, Nurses, Program Effectiveness