Minimizing Attrition in Online Degree Courses

Author(s)
Boton, Eliani
Gregory, Sue
Publication Date
2015
Abstract
The number of online programs in the higher education sector has increased dramatically in the last decade, and with it, an increase in attrition has become a recurring problem worldwide. Literature suggests that elements of culture, motivation, learning management systems and online pedagogy play a major role in attrition rates in the higher education sector. Using an interpretivist paradigm with qualitative case studies from six countries, the researcher explores online lecturers' successful engagement strategies on these four main thematic areas. Results provide a range of strategies that can be applied by lecturers to increase engagement and minimize online attrition.
Citation
Journal of Educators Online, 12(1), p. 62-90
ISSN
1547-500X
Link
Language
en
Publisher
Journal of Educators Online
Title
Minimizing Attrition in Online Degree Courses
Type of document
Journal Article
Entity Type
Publication

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