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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Harroff, Pamela; Valentine, Thomas – American Journal of Distance Education, 2006
The purpose of the study was to explore and develop a deeper understanding of the quality dimensions of Web-based adult education. Adult educators were asked to rate their organizations with respect to each of the quality indicator items in a forty-one-question survey instrument. Exploratory factor analysis was utilized to identify a six-factor…
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Adult Education, Factor Analysis, Educational Quality
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Perdue, Kathy J.; Valentine, Thomas – American Journal of Distance Education, 2000
This study examined the perceptions of certified public accountants concerning deterrents to participation in Web-based continuing professional education. Results of surveys included concerns about electronically mediated communication; the quality of course offerings; access to technology-associated resources; and the availability of necessary…
Descriptors: Certified Public Accountants, Computer Mediated Communication, Online Courses, Problems
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Perdue, Kathy J.; Valentine, Thomas – American Journal of Distance Education, 1998
Examines the beliefs of certified public accountants (CPAs) in the state of Georgia concerning the effectiveness of distance education in providing continuing professional education (CPE). Findings indicate that the CPAs believe distance education to be an effective mode of learning, and that necessary technological capabilities are available to…
Descriptors: Certified Public Accountants, Distance Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Nontraditional Education