Journal
RESEARCH IN LEARNING TECHNOLOGY
Volume 23, Issue 1, Pages -Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v23.26507
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online learning; learner characteristics; instructional design; online learning outcomes
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Students perceive online courses differently than traditional courses. Negative perceptions can lead to unfavourable learning outcomes including decreased motivation and persistence. Throughout this review, a broad range of factors that affect performance and satisfaction within the online learning environment for adult learners will be examined including learning outcomes, instructional design and learner characteristics, followed by suggestions for further research, and concluding with implications for online learning pertinent to administrators, instructors, course designers and students. Online learning may not be appropriate for every student. Identifying particular characteristics that contribute to online success versus failure may aid in predicting possible learning outcomes and save students from enrolling in online courses if this type of learning environment is not appropriate for them. Furthermore, knowing these learner attributes may assist faculty in designing quality online courses to meet students' needs. Adequate instructional methods, support, course structure and design can facilitate student performance and satisfaction.
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