Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Distance education; Web-based instruction; Motivation in education; Learning, Psychology of; Telecommunication in education;
Abstract
Many factors influence learners' decisions to complete or drop out of online learning courses in higher education where learners' persistence is considered critical to the success of the higher education institutions. This review examines recent literature on the relationship between learners' perceived Sense of Community (SOC), Social Presence, Satisfaction, and Participation and Interactions in distance education courses and learner persistence. Over 30 peer-reviewed studies published in academic journals within the past ten years were selected for critical analysis. Results are mixed and while many studies imply relationships between various learner and institution characteristics and student persistence, significant correlations are often lacking. Given the increasing popularity of on line education in higher education, identifying the characteristics of both successful students and of successful online learning environments warrants further investigation.
Year of Submission
2014
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
First Advisor
Ping Gao
Date Original
2014
Object Description
1 PDF file (iv, 39 pages)
Copyright
©2014 Amy Christian
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Christian, Amy, "To complete or not complete : Student persistence in post-secondary education online courses" (2014). Graduate Research Papers. 155.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/155
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