Effectiveness of learning in online academic courses compared with face‐to‐face courses in higher education

• Published in: Journal of computer assisted learning Vol. 34; no. 5; pp. 534 - 543
• Main Authors: Soffer, Tal, Nachmias, Rafi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Wiley-Blackwell 01.10.2018; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Assignments; CAI; Comparative Analysis; Computer assisted instruction; Conventional Instruction; Course Content; Course Descriptions; course effectiveness; Distance learning; Electronic Learning; Grades (Scholastic); Higher education; Instructional Effectiveness; Learner Engagement; learning outcomes; Online Courses; Online instruction; online learning; Student Attitudes; Student Motivation; Students; students' perceptions; Teaching Methods; Video Technology

This study examined the effectiveness of 3 online courses compared with the same 3 courses in a face‐to‐face (F2F) format, which had the same characteristics (e.g., the same instructor and final exam content and place). Effectiveness was examined by utilizing a wide range of variables, including 2 o...