Understanding the Dimensions of Virtual Teams

Seung-hee Lee; Curtis J. Bonk; Richard J. Magjuka; Bude Su; Xiaojing Liu

International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 5, No. 4 (October 2006) pp. 507–523

The focus of this study was to empirically investigate how virtual teams operate in an online MBA program. Building knowledge and skills required for a successful career is a central component of higher education, especially in business schools....

Topics: Technology integration, collaborative learning, Distance Education, Integration, e-learning, Inclusive Education, Computer-supported collaborative learning

Does Sense of Community Matter? An Examination of Participants’ Perspectives in Online Courses

Xiaojing Liu; Richard J. Magjuka; Curtis J. Bonk; Seung-hee Lee

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (October 2006) pp. 2615–2621

This session presents the results of a case study that examined the participants' perceptions of building learning communities in online courses in a highly ranked online MBA program. The findings suggested positive relationships between sense of...

Topics: Community, Learning Outcomes

Do Cultural Differences Influence the Learning Experience of International Students in Online MBA courses?

Xiaojing Liu; Magjuka Richard J.

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 1261–1270

This article reports the findings of a case study that investigated the perceptions of international students regarding the impact of cultural differences on their learning experiences in an online MBA program. The study revealed that online...

Online Facilitation in Online MBA Courses

Xiaojing Liu; Seung-hee Lee; Curtis J. Bonk; Richard Magjuka; Kyong-Jee Kim; Shijuan Liu; Mengyu Zhang; Bude Su; Min Shi; Alyssa Wise; Minyoung Doo

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (2004) pp. 2020–2025

The purpose of this study is to understand the practice of facilitating online MBA courses at a Midwestern university which has already established a highly successful traditional MBA program. The study explores the impact of online facilitation as ...

Topics: Social Studies

Organizational Support for Online Teaching: Success, Issues and Solutions

Curtis J. Bonk; Richard J. Magjuka; Xiaojing Liu; Seung-hee Lee; Shijuan Liu; Kyong-Jee Kim; Mengyu Zhai; Bude Su

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 426–431

Rapid explosion of online learning programs has given little time for strategic planning and program development. However, such planning is essential for the success of an online program. The purpose of this study is to summarize the emerging issues ...

Topics: Planning, Distance Education

An investigation of the relationship between flow in computer-mediated interaction and virtual learning team effectiveness

Xiaojing Liu; Curtis J. Bonk; Simon McIntyre; Richard Magjuka

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 2919–2928

Teamwork has become an increasingly important part of online learning environments. The widespread use of virtual teams in online courses has not been companied by adequate research to address those issues that affected the learning and productivity ...

Considerations into Nature of Virtual Teaming in Online MBA Program: A Case Study

Seung-hee Lee; Curtis J. Bonk; Richard J. Magjuka; Xiaojing Liu; Bude Su; Mengyu Zhai; Kyong-Jee Kim; Shijuan Liu; Min Shi

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 2047–2054

The focus of this study is to develop an empirical understanding of virtual teaming activities. Virtual teams allow students to build the requisite bodies of knowledge for business professions while improving their analytical and problem-solving...

Topics: Business, Students, Virtual Environments, Collaboration, Instructional Design