Student Retention in Online, Open and Distance Learning

ISBN-13: 9780749439996 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 192 str.

Ormond Simpson

Opis

Open and distance learning (ODL) is now a well established complement to traditional campus-based learning and numbers of participating students are on the rise. However, a growing concern for all those involved in recruiting and teaching in ODL is keeping these students. Retention rates for online courses are often worse than for conventional learning, and a recent study has suggested that over 70% of distance learning students drop out of courses.

Spis treści

Introduction 1. A background to student retention 2. Who drops out and why 3. Recruitment and retention 4. Integration 5. Retention on course 6. Retrieval 7. Reclamation 8. Course design and retention 9. Institutions and retention 10. ‘Retentioneering’ an institution—a summary

O autorze

Ormond Simpson is Director of the Open University's Centre for Educational Guidance and Student Support, and has over 25 years' experience of developing, researching and practising student support