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An Investigation on Course Characteristics that Fit Well with Online Offering

An Investigation on Course Characteristics that Fit Well with Online Offering
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Author(s): Tim Klaus (Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, USA)and Chuleeporn Changchit (Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, USA)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 10
Source title: Online Courses and ICT in Education: Emerging Practices and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Lawrence A. Tomei (Robert Morris University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-150-8.ch017

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Abstract

The number of online courses offered by universities as well as the number of students enrolled in these courses has increased greatly over the past few years. Technological advancements currently penetrate society, allowing online courses to be offered efficiently and effectively. However, it has become more apparent that all classes are not as adaptive to an online format as others. Since many institutions of higher education further incorporate online courses into their curriculum, it is important to understand the characteristics of courses that affect students’ preferences for either traditional classroom environments or online environments. Indications of this can be seen in the attrition and retention rates of classes offered online. This study explores the characteristics of courses that affect students’ preferences towards online and traditional classroom settings. These results should help providing guidelines to institutions considering courses for online offer.

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