Student Persistence in Online Courses: Understanding the Key Factors

Who should be taking online courses? Are online courses equally appropriate for all students? Can any content be taught in an online format or do some kinds of material lend themselves to mastery in an electronic environment? Who should be teaching these courses? These are all good questions that institutions offering online courses — and instructors teaching them — should consider. This articles gives many insights that are critical for students to persists including timely and quality feedback, communication with the instructor is critical. Other factors include support systems, motivation of the student, and satisfaction with their online experience. Read more...