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.
Open and distance learning (ODL) is now a well established complement to traditional campus-based learning and numbers of participating students are o...
A key concern for all those involved in recruiting and teaching in open and distance learning (ODL) must be the effective support of their students.
A key concern for all those involved in recruiting and teaching in open and distance learning (ODL) must be the effective support of their students.
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Supporting Students for Success in Online and Distance Learning, Third Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of student support both on and off campus. While distance learning remains the world s fastest growing area of educational development, it has a fundamental weakness its graduation rates, which are often lower than 20%. In this powerful new edition, Ormond Simpson builds on a rich history of research in distance and e-learning to show how retention rates can be improved through tested support methods, often at a net financial profit to the institutions involved.
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Supporting Students for Success in Online and Distance Learning, Third Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of student support both on and of...
