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favorably with students in the control group.

Galusha, Jill M. ((1998).  Barriers to Learning in Distance Education. Hattiesburg, 
Mississippi:  University of Southern Mississippi.

This literature review recognizes that distance education is not without its 
problems.  They include loss of student motivation due to the lack of face-to-face 
contact with teachers and peers, potentially prohibitive startup costs, and lack of 
faculty support.


Gee, Donna (1990).  The Impact of Students Preferred Learning Style Variables in a
Distance Education Course:  A Case Study.  Portales, New Mexico:  Eastern New
Mexico University.

This study examined the effect of students preferred learning style on attitude, 
course completion rates, and perceived academic achievement in a distance 
education classroom.  The data indicated learning style preferences may affect 
academic achievement and attitude of students involved in distance education.

Goodwin, Bonny N., Beverly A. Miklich, and J.U. Overall (1993, November). 
Perceptions and Attitudes of Faculty and Students in Two Distance Learning Modes of
Delivery:  Online Computer and Telecourse. Paper presented at the Symposium for the
Marketing of Higher Education, Orlando, Florida.

This study was conducted to discover the perceptions  and attitudes of students 
and faculty regarding their experiences with two distance learning programs, an 
online computer program and a telecourse program.  From surveys of faculty and 
students, the authors observed that online students were more serious, 
accomplished, and articulate.  In addition, faculty also commented on the 
stronger analytical and written communication skills of the online students.
When students were asked why they chose distance education, over four out of 
five reported that the schedule was important. Nearly half reported that the 
instructional method also influenced their decision.


Hammond, Ron J. (1997, August).  A Comparison of the Learning Experience of
Telecourse Students in Community and Day Sections.  Presentation given at the
Distance Learning Symposium, Utah Valley State College.


	

	
		
			
				
					
						




						
							
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