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Student Perceptions Of Connectedness In Online Courses, Cynthia Dawn Worley
Student Perceptions Of Connectedness In Online Courses, Cynthia Dawn Worley
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Students who obtain college degrees have a higher earning potential and greater likelihood of employment. Although researchers have found that student enrollment and performance in online college courses has increased, attrition has also risen at a higher rate than in face-to-face courses. The problem of declining persistence in online courses at a rural community college in the Southeastern United States was addressed in this study. The community of inquiry framework was used in this qualitative case study to explore perceptions of 10 experienced online learners. The research questions were focused on students' perceptions of the roles of connectedness and student …