ERIC Number: EJ907748
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Jul
Pages: 19
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Multi-Course Comparison of Traditional versus Web-Based Course Delivery Systems
Weber, J. Michael; Lennon, Ron
Journal of Educators Online, v4 n2 Jul 2007
The purpose of this paper is to measure and compare the effectiveness of a Web-based course delivery system to a traditional course delivery system. The results indicate that a web-based course is effective and equivalent to a traditional classroom environment. As with the implementation of all new technologies, there are some pros and cons that should be considered. The significant pro is the element of convenience which eliminates the constrictive boundaries of space and time. The most notable con involves the impersonal nature of the online environment. Overall, we found the web-based course delivery system to be very successful in terms of learning outcomes and student satisfaction. (Contains 7 tables.)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Distance Education, Web Based Instruction, Classroom Environment, Conventional Instruction, Intermode Differences, Performance Factors, Participant Satisfaction, Academic Achievement, Predictor Variables, Regression (Statistics), Marketing, Business Education, Comparative Analysis
Journal of Educators Online. 500 University Drive, Dothan, AL 36303. Web site: http://www.thejeo.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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