ERIC Number: EJ1293694
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-May
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1045-1595
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Faculty Perspectives on Context, Benefits, and Challenges in Fully Online Graduate Adult Education Programs
Stephens, Mattyna L.; Coryell, Joellen
Adult Learning, v32 n2 p79-88 May 2021
The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of adult education faculty toward developing and teaching online adult education courses in their master's programs to assist in our own transition to online adult education and to offer insight to others who may be interested in doing the same. Ten participants who work in fully online programs agreed to take part in this interpretive interview research. We coded and analyzed the data using the constant comparison and thematic analysis methods. Community of Inquiry was the framework guiding this study. Data analysis led to themes describing the contexts of these programs, meaningful benefits, noteworthy challenges, and insights and recommendations for instructors new to online adult education graduate programs. Implications and conclusions drawn from the study's findings are presented.
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Online Courses, Adult Education, Graduate Study, College Faculty, Web Based Instruction, Distance Education, Access to Education, Learner Engagement, Barriers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Adult Education
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Language: English
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