Community College Online Course Retention and Grade Predictors
A Case Study
Published on 24. June 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-3-8383-7359-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book investigates factors predicting students' retention and final grades in a community college online course. It aims to promote a better understanding of student characteristics that contribute to retention and academic success in community college online courses. It provides a foundation for developing and validating future instruments for students to conduct self-assessment before taking community college online courses and for community colleges to identify at-risk online students so that intervention measures can be developed to assist and advise these students. This book may also assist accrediting organizations in developing and improving accreditation standards and policies for community college online education.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Germany
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-8383-7359-1 (9783838373591)
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Person
Dr. Simon Y. Liu holds two doctorate degrees in Higher Education Administration and Computer Science from George Washington University. He is the Editor-in-Chief of IT Professional magazine published by the Computer Society and has authored more than 60 book chapters, journal articles, and conference papers.