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Dissertation
Faculty Perceptions Of An Online Graduate Degree In History
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2010
Abstract
Despite increasing demand for undergraduate and graduate degrees through online distance learning, some disciplines, such as history, are under represented. The deficiency noted in the National Education Association (2000) survey was examined by addressing the perceptions of online distance learning by history faculty. This quantitative study extends the research of the National Education Association study by surveying 10 full-load history faculty at a small Florida public university that offers graduate history degrees. The survey measures faculty perceptions of online distance learning in the areas of interaction, student ownership of learning, workload, and intellectual property. Identifying the perceived barriers to online graduate history distance learning may assist in future research to determine possible techniques to overcome these barriers and grant increased access to those who might otherwise be denied access. Data analysis revealed that the general feeling toward distance learning courses was negative. The primary concerns were lack of student interaction, technical difficulties, and course quality. Open-ended responses indicated this lack of enthusiasm for distance learning was largely based on lack of personal contact (interaction), technical difficulties and time (workload), with personal contact the most widespread concern. Reference was also made to factors that could be considered course quality.
Details
- Title
- Faculty Perceptions Of An Online Graduate Degree In History
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 180
- Copyright
- © 2010 Agnes Virginia Maddox
- Identifiers
- 99380090736406600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- Education; University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida