Employer Perceptions of Online Degrees: A Literature Review

This literature review explores research regarding the perception of potential employers or "gatekeepers" about online degrees in comparison with those earned in a traditional format. This review contributes to the field of knowledge because higher education can benefit from understanding...

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Published in:Online journal of distance learning administration 2009, Vol.12 (1)
Main Authors: Columbaro, Norina L, Monaghan, Catherine H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Degrees
College Programs
Comparative Analysis
Conventional Instruction
Distance Education
Electronic Learning
Employer Attitudes
Employment Opportunities
Employment Potential
Higher Education
Institutional Characteristics
Literature Reviews
Online Courses
Personnel Selection
Research Reports
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Summary:This literature review explores research regarding the perception of potential employers or "gatekeepers" about online degrees in comparison with those earned in a traditional format. This review contributes to the field of knowledge because higher education can benefit from understanding how these perceptions affect students' employment opportunities and, in turn, affect the institutions granting the online degree. In addition, research in this area potentially contributes to the field of knowledge by helping prospective students, as consumers of higher education, make informed choices about their degree attainment paths.
ISSN:1556-3847
1556-3847