Environmental Factors of Distance Learning: An Exploratory Study

The widespread use of the Internet has opened new avenues for learning in higher education. Distance education through the Internet has had a large increase over the last decade. This study focuses on examining factors of the online course environment that affect student satisfaction. The results id...

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Published in:International journal of information and communication technology education 2014-01, Vol.10 (1), p.14-24
Main Authors: Klaus, Tim, Changchit, Chuleeporn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
CAI
Computer assisted instruction
Distance Education
Distance learning
Education
Education, Higher
Environmental Influences
Higher Education
Instructors
Internet
Learning
On-line systems
Online
Online Courses
Online instruction
Pretests Posttests
Questionnaires
Satisfaction
Student Attitudes
Student Satisfaction
Students
Technology application
User satisfaction
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Summary:The widespread use of the Internet has opened new avenues for learning in higher education. Distance education through the Internet has had a large increase over the last decade. This study focuses on examining factors of the online course environment that affect student satisfaction. The results identify factors that affect students’ satisfaction toward the class. These findings should help instructors teaching online classes concentrate more on factors that are important to students taking online classes.
ISSN:1550-1876
1550-1337
DOI:10.4018/ijicte.2014010102