Reducing Online Student Withdrawals Using DIISM Analysis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783639192780)

The proliferation of online education in schools over the past decade has revolutionized and challenged teaching and learning models. With distinct advantages over classroom, online learning reduces travel costs, time away from work and home. Despite these benefits, online education continues to be challenged with high student withdrawals compared classroom. This book investigated the possible factors that may affect online students' withdrawals at An Urban Technical College. An online survey of online students who completed and who withdrew was used to compare students' perception of their online course experience. The results showed that significant differences exist between completed and withdrawn students on the DIISM analysis: Demographics, Institution, Instructor, Students and Method of presentation. Tbis book will help students and administrators to control retention and funding.

Author: Ph. D. Peter Archibong
ISBN-10: 3639192788
ISBN-13: 9783639192780
Publisher: VDM Verlag
Language: English
Published: 08/23/2009
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d