The purpose of this quantitative comparative study was to determine if there was a statistically significant difference in burnout between master's students in online versus in-person counseling programs in the United States. The theoretical foundation for this study was Maslach's Three-Factor Model of Burnout. The research questions asked if…

This research explores and compares the learning ecologies of international students studying through internationalisation at a distance (IaD) and internationalisation abroad (IA) by investigating their experiences of first year of master's study with a UK university. We do so by using our previously proposed Revised Ecological Systems Theory as a…

Demonstrating the ability to think critically is a common requirement of Higher Education (HE) assessments, bridging disciplines and forming a significant part of the feedback given to students. Despite its prominence, more can be learned about how different learner modes influence the propensity to use critical thinking. This article reports on…

Action learning is one of the most effective leadership development interventions [Day, Fleenor, Atwater, Sturm, and McKee. 2014. "Advances in Leader and Leadership Development: A Review of 25 Years of Research and Theory." The Leadership Quarterly 25 (1): 63-82; Pauleen. 2003. "Leadership in a Global Virtual Team: An Action…

While literature has discussed benefits and challenges of synchronous hybrid education, there is limited insight into how to tailor education activities to a hybrid setting. After distilling six principles from literature, the paper describes how a pilot conducted in the master Law & Technology at Tilburg Law School contributes to filling this…

Globally, candidate preference for hybrid learning continues to increase at the expense of in-person learning, while interest in predominantly online learning remains flat. This increase is evident across regions and demographic groups, with overall preference highest among candidates who have traditionally demonstrated the most interest: women,…

The development of online program options in higher education has prompted the discussion of how well the modality fits the nature of social work education and the Council on Social Work Accreditation (CSWE) educational standards. To examine the relationship between online education and social work education, this research study focused on…

This research brief aims to guide graduate business schools on engaging prospective part-time students effectively. Part-time candidates have unique needs and preferences, such as flexible schedules or out-sized interest in online and hybrid learning. Understanding these preferences enables GME programs to design tailored solutions, enhancing…