Research Area: Business
[Summary from: Merlot's Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 2011] The purpose of this study was to examine correlates of both online classroom community and student engagement in online learning, as well as to compare community and engagement across disciplines in higher education. Participants (n=1,410) in online courses across five colleges and in both graduate and undergraduate courses were asked to complete an online survey. The survey consisted of 23 items measuring community and engagement as well as an additional … Continue reading
[Summary from: MERLOT, 2010] The increased availability of online coursework in higher education has prompted a number of research studies regarding the academic rigor and marketability of those courses. However, the existing literature pays little attention to the opportunities and challenges of the online delivery of skills based courses that require the mastery of a practical component in addition to the theory. This paper is a case study in the teaching of a public speaking course in a fully online … Continue reading
[Summary from: MERLOT, 2007] Creativity is a key competency skill sought after by many employers. And yet, one of the major criticisms of business schools relates to its lack of programs that promote creative and/or innovative thinking. This could be compounded by the fact that a large number of business programs are currently offered online. Consequently, the issue of whether online education stifles or enhances students’ creativity is brought to the forefront. Using this question, the authors engaged in an … Continue reading
[Summary from: Journal of Educational Technology Society, 2009] The study examines how a case based approach was used and facilitated in an online business education program. The study found case based studies to be a valuable instructional method for online students who practice authentic problem solving by applying what they have learned. Lee, S-H., Lee, J., Liu, X., Bonk, C.J., & Maguka, R. J (2009). A Review of Case-Based Learning Practices in an Online MBA Program: A Program-Level Case Study, … Continue reading