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Street, Hannah – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2010
Previous studies conducted on dropouts within online courses have found inconsistent factors affecting attrition. A literature review was performed, focusing on eight main studies. These studies were performed at both national and international universities. The methodology, participants, research question, and results varied by study. Overall,…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Self Efficacy, Dropouts, Time Management
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Wiesenmayer, Randy; Kupczynski, Lori; Ice, Phil – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2008
With growth of online course enrollments outpacing enrollments in traditional courses by 500%, institutions of higher education are experiencing significant changes in terms of long-term strategic planning. Along with providing for the infrastructure requirements associated with online course offerings, the issue of faculty preparedness and…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Technical Support, Guidance, Electronic Learning
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Petherbridge, Donna; Chapman, Diane – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2007
Changing your Learning Management System (LMS) presents challenges not only to instructional faculty, but also to the students who depend on these systems to completely deliver or support their courses. In assessing the transition for students experiencing an upgrade in the campus LMS, a number of findings have real implications for developing a…
Descriptors: Database Management Systems, Delivery Systems, Systems Development, Organizational Change
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Simeroth, Jason; Butler, Suzanne; Kung, Hui­Chen; Morrison, James – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2003
The field of distance education is a dynamic field which includes a growing body of research. The field of distance education raises many questions which encompass the spectrum of human and technological questions of interest to those of us who practice various forms of distance education. As doctoral students in the field of distance education,…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Case Studies, Educational Theories, Educational Research