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Understanding Critical Distance Learning Issues: Toward a Comprehensive Model Predicting Student Satisfaction

Understanding Critical Distance Learning Issues: Toward a Comprehensive Model Predicting Student Satisfaction

Stephen K. Callaway, Saad M. Alflayyeh
Copyright: © 2011 |Volume: 24 |Issue: 4 |Pages: 16
ISSN: 1040-1628|EISSN: 1533-7979|EISBN13: 9781613505267|DOI: 10.4018/irmj.2011100104
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Callaway, Stephen K., and Saad M. Alflayyeh. "Understanding Critical Distance Learning Issues: Toward a Comprehensive Model Predicting Student Satisfaction." IRMJ vol.24, no.4 2011: pp.61-76. http://doi.org/10.4018/irmj.2011100104

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Callaway, S. K. & Alflayyeh, S. M. (2011). Understanding Critical Distance Learning Issues: Toward a Comprehensive Model Predicting Student Satisfaction. Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), 24(4), 61-76. http://doi.org/10.4018/irmj.2011100104

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Callaway, Stephen K., and Saad M. Alflayyeh. "Understanding Critical Distance Learning Issues: Toward a Comprehensive Model Predicting Student Satisfaction," Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ) 24, no.4: 61-76. http://doi.org/10.4018/irmj.2011100104

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Abstract

Distance education has been the topic of a substantial amount of research. However, prior studies have shown mixed results when trying to determine if a difference exists in student satisfaction between students in distance courses versus traditional courses. Prior empirical studies have been too narrow in scope, and a more comprehensive model is needed to better explain the factors influencing student satisfaction. Therefore, the current study includes student demographic factors, comprehensive measures of student motivation, and course format, as well as specific course features included, to fully explain student satisfaction. Structural equation modeling is used to test the model. Results indicate a positive association between demographics and motivation, between motivation and course format, between one demographic factor and course format, between course format and preferred features, between course format and satisfaction, and between course features and satisfaction.

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