Graduate Research Papers

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Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Keywords

Internet in education; Distance education--Computer-assisted instruction; Web-based instruction;

Abstract

This review examines the factors promoting student success in online courses. The first part of the study examines how prevalent the dropout rate is in secondary education, not only in the United States but also in Asia and Europe. The second part examines how online courses differ from face-to-face courses. The third part covers skills that are essential for succeeding in an online environment. The skills discussed are self-regulation, self-efficacy, motivation, and depth of learning. The fourth part of the study discusses what can be done to strengthen online courses.

Year of Submission

2008

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

First Advisor

J. Ana Donaldson

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Date Original

2008

Object Description

1 PDF file (v, 39 pages)

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

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