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ERIC Number: EJ641578
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0892-3647
Systematic and Systemic Approaches to Reducing Attrition Rates in Online Higher Education.
Chyung, Seung Youn
American Journal of Distance Education, v15 n3 p36-49 2001
Discusses an online distance education program at Boise State University that used Keller's ARCS model, Kaufman's Organizational Elements Model, and Kirkpatrick's evaluation model to improve motivational appeal for the adult learners and reduce the attrition rate. Describes the interventions implemented and presents results of evaluations that include attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction levels. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Distance Education, Dropout Rate, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Online Courses, Relevance (Education), Student Attrition, Student Motivation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: ARCS Model; Boise State University ID; Confidence; Organizational Elements Model; Student Satisfaction