Critical success factors in online education
Journal
International Journal of Educational Management
ISSN
0951-354X
ISSN-Digital
1758-6518
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2000
Author(s)
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.
Language
English
HSG Classification
not classified
Refereed
No
Publisher
MCB Univ. Press
Publisher place
Bradford
Volume
14
Number
5
Start page
216
End page
223
Pages
8
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
3128