A Survey of Online Learning Opinions and Attitudes Shanea Patterson

This presentation will explore the results of a survey conducted regarding attitudes and opinions related to online learning at NYU.

The Value of Online Vs. Traditional Learning 67% of participants believed online learning offers an equal value compared to traditional courses taken in a classroom 33% of participants believed online learning didn’t offer an equal value compared to traditional courses taken in a classroom

Participant Experience with Online Learning 67% of participants have taken an online class before 33% of participants haven’t taken an online class before

Online Courses Taken 50% of people have taken more than two 33% have taken more than four 33% have taken more than six 17% have completed a degree program 100% online

Plagiarism in Online Learning 78% of participants believe there’s no plagiarism problem in online learning 22% believe there is a plagiarism problem in online learning

Digital Textbooks 78% of participants have used a digital textbook 22% have not used a digital textbook

Digital Textbook Formats Used Other results: Asus tablet, Nook for PC, and Google Play

Number of Digital Textbooks Purchased 57% of participants have purchased two to three digital textbooks 29% have purchased four to six 14% have purchased more than six

Benefit of Online Learning to Private Institutions 66% of participants agreed that private schools like NYU would benefit from offering more online courses/degree programs 55% disagreed for various reasons (such as that some schools don’t need the extra revenue that new students would bring)

Aspects of Online Learning Students Value Most Percentage of Participants I can work from home 89% Easier work/life balance 67% Flexibility in completing assignments 56% No commuting (saves gas) 33% More opportunities online than on campus 11% Participants were asked to select all that apply

Likeliness of Participants Taking Another Online Course/Program 67% of participants would take another online course 22% would complete another online degree program 22% wouldn’t take another online course 11% wouldn’t complete another online degree program