Going the Distance
Online Education in the United States, 2011
I. Elaine Allen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Statistics & Entrepreneurship Co-Director, Babson Survey Research Group Babson College
Jeff Seaman, Ph.D.
Co-Director, Babson Survey Research Group Babson College
November 2011
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgements .............................................................................................................. 1 Partners ............................................................................................................................... 2 Executive Summary .............................................................................................................. 4 Is Online Learning Strategic? ......................................................................................... 4 How Many Students are Learning Online? ...................................................................... 4 Are Learning Outcomes in Online Comparable to Face-to-Face? ....................................... 5 Has Faculty Acceptance of Online Increased? .................................................................. 5 What Training Do Faculty Receive for Teaching Online?...