Although online learning is expanding in availability and popularity, the high dropout rates
remain a challenging problem. In this paper, we reviewed the existing empirical studies on …

Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, online learning had become a fundamental part of
post-secondary education. At the same time, empirical evidence from the last decade …

This study investigates the association between the learning outcomes of students and two
teaching models: a traditional face-to-face lecture/tutorial teaching model and a hybrid …

The study reported here concerns the development and predictive validation of an
instrument to assess the achievement outcomes of DE/online learning success. A 38‐item …

Supporting Students for Success in Online and Distance Learning, Third Edition, provides a
comprehensive overview of student support both on and off campus. While online and …

The purpose of this article is to trace the development of the Tinto framework for student
integration and to critically analyze the application of the framework with nontraditional …

There is increasing interest in student retention in open and distance learning. This article
looks at the role of proactive interventions from the institution to its students and discusses …

Student retention has become a key issue for all further and higher education institutions
and is a major concern among those involved in online learning courses where retention …

Terms such as retention and persistence reflect the interests of different parties. Much of the
empirical and theoretical literature deals with retention from a 'supply‐side'perspective. This …

This study examined the use of ARCS-based, motivational mass e-mail messages designed
to improve the motivation and retention of students enrolled in an online, entry-level …