What does "Quality" in an Online Course Mean to Students, Faculty, and Administrators?

Description

The purpose of the present study is to understand faculty, student, and administrator perceptions of quality in distance education courses. Our research question was: What is the meaning of "quality" in an online course to administrators, faculty, and students? Qualitative data revealed the top 7 quality features and the discrepancies among the rankings of the 7 quality features among faculty, students, and administrators. The researchers suggest that the findings from the study should be considered and reflected in online course design, teaching strategies, and student support.

Presenter First Name:
Esther
Presenter Last Name:
Smidt
Presenter Email:
csmidt@wcupa.edu