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Dissertation
The influence of interactivity and instructional Strategies on Retention and Satisfaction in Distance Learning Environments
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2012
Abstract
Distance learning classes are on the rise. Some colleges and universities have high retention rates, but others do not. The keys to creating effective online courses are student satisfaction and retention. This quantitative study surveyed 73 students who had completed at least one online course at a small Florida public university that offers various degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The survey explored the factors that influence student retention and satisfaction in online courses and the ways that instructional strategies and interaction influence retention and satisfaction in online courses. Data analysis revealed that there are no factors that significantly influence student retention and satisfaction in online courses, and instructional strategies and interaction do not significantly influence retention and satisfaction in online courses. The mean scores in instructional strategies and interaction were higher for those students who never dropped an online course. This fact could mean that those students who had never dropped an online course were influenced by instructional strategies and interaction and were satisfied with their online courses; therefore, these students remained in their online courses.
Details
- Title
- The influence of interactivity and instructional Strategies on Retention and Satisfaction in Distance Learning Environments
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Contributors
- Byron C Havard (Committee Member) - University of West Florida, School of EducationJoyce C. Nichols (Committee Member)Karen L Rasmussen (Committee Chair)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 84
- Copyright
- © 2012 Teresa Lee Wise
- Identifiers
- 99380090751406600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida