Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration
2005 Volume 8, Number 4
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 7
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Critical Design and Administrative Issues in Online Education
Richard J. Magjuka, Min Shi & Curtis J. Bonk
For administrators who are contemplating an online program, it is vital to know the critical design and administrative issues to consider as well as the decision-making processes one might... More
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An Organizational Diffusion Study on Distance Education
Lillian Upton Smith, Donna L. Richter, Kathleen R. Miner, Ken Watkins & Stuart Usdan
This research explored the diffusion process of distance education in schools of public health to determine best practices in the planning and implementation of future programs. The researcher... More
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Online Groups and Social Loafing: Understanding Student-Group Interactions
Sherry L. Piezon & Robin L. Donaldson
This paper presents an overview of the psycho-social aspects of social loafing and free riding in a traditional and distance learning environment. A brief literature review and summaries of... More
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Interactive Television (ITV) Courses and Students' Satisfaction
Kenneth D. Royal & Kelly D. Bradley
The purpose of this literature review is to identify and address major themes in the distance education literature, particularly as they relate to interactive television (ITV) and student... More
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Course Completion Rates among Distance Learners: Identifying Possible Methods to Improve Retention
Robert D. Nash
Many colleges continue to report high attrition rates among distance education students. This study included a survey of students at Coastline Community College to determine why they dropped or... More
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Addressing Faculty Concerns about Distance Learning
Jennifer McLean
Despite the rapid growth of distance learning programs, faculty are often resistant to moving their courses into a distance learning format. This article synthesizes the common sources of concern... More
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Investigating the Relationship between Cost, Reach, and Richness in Distance Education
Lenn Annetta
Is the money allocated to institutional distance education getting the results on the back end in terms of student achievement? A literature review of cost analysis studies on distance education is... More
