*Allen & Seaman: Babson Survey Group. January 2013
*Garcia, Arias, Murri & Serna, 2010 as cited by Gregorya and Salmona, 2013
Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs Distance Learning Asynchronous online discussions Hybrid Courses E-Learning Virtual Classes Virtual Learning Community
Case study literature review compiled 45 benchmarks and reduced the number to 24 Grading: high numbers of “A” “F” and “W” grades. Students were either quite successful or dropping out Commissioned the Institute for Higher Education Policy in 2000
Themes Face-to-face ≠ Online/Distance Learning
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Suggestions from D. Baker (2011)
Strategies: Set the tone Updates will engage student learning Respond Develop an interpersonal awareness Use humor and inclusive
Planning and Communication are two of the keys necessary for the success of an online course.
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