Critical success factors in online education
International Journal of Educational Management
ISSN: 0951-354X
Article publication date: 1 September 2000
Abstract
The Internet is a major technological advancement reshaping not only our society but also that of universities worldwide. In light of this, universities have to capitalise on the Internet for teaching, and one progressive development of this is the use of online delivery methods. This paper draws upon the results of a survey conducted amongst students enrolled in one online management course at an Australian university. Three critical success factors in online delivery are identified: technology, the instructor and the previous use of the technology from a student’s perspective. We also argue that the lecturer will continue to play a central role in online education, albeit his or her role will become one of a learning catalyst and knowledge navigator.
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Citation
Volery, T. and Lord, D. (2000), "Critical success factors in online education", International Journal of Educational Management, Vol. 14 No. 5, pp. 216-223. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513540010344731
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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