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Volery, Thierry – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2001
Presents an exploratory study of a Web-based distance education course at an Australian university. Identifies factors associated with teaching effectiveness in online delivery: the technology used, including ease of access, navigation, interaction, and interface; instructor characteristics; and student characteristics, including previous use of…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Interfaces, Distance Education, Foreign Countries
Thompson, Lori Foster; Lynch, Brian J. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2003
Despite the potential benefits of Web-based Instruction (WBI), not everyone welcomes online learning opportunities. This study examined the psychological processes underlying opposition to WBI by collecting survey data from 257 learners enrolled in a large southeastern university. Results supported the hypothesis that those with weak Internet…
Descriptors: Internet, Web Based Instruction, Online Courses, Self Efficacy