Minimizing Attrition in Online Degree Courses
ARTICLE
Eliani Colferai Boton, Sue Gregory
Journal of Educators Online Volume 12, Number 1, ISSN 1547-500X Publisher: Journal of Educators Online
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
Boton, E.C. & Gregory, S. (2015). Minimizing Attrition in Online Degree Courses. Journal of Educators Online, 12(1),. Retrieved March 19, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/159273/.
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Keywords
- Academic Persistence
- case studies
- Change Strategies
- College Faculty
- COMPARATIVE EDUCATION
- Cultural Differences
- Database Management Systems
- Dropout Prevention
- Educational Practices
- Educational Strategies
- electronic learning
- Foreign Countries
- Instructional Effectiveness
- International Education
- Interviews
- learning theories
- Motivation Techniques
- online courses
- Online Surveys
- Qualitative Research
- School Holding Power
- Student Attrition
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