ERIC Number: EJ1168228
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 11
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Environmental Factors of Distance Learning: An Exploratory Study
Klaus, Tim; Changchit, Chuleeporn
International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education, v10 n1 Article 2 p14-24 2014
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.
Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Distance Education, Student Attitudes, Higher Education, Online Courses, Student Satisfaction, Internet, Questionnaires, Pretests Posttests
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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