A good online community is the best way to keep students motivated
In a recent think-tank panel in D.C. on trends in higher-ed, one online learning expert from Arizona State University said that the next big discussion for colleges and universities would be on online communities. But why is it so important for online learning?
The simplest answer is that students like it, so they stick around. But why do students in an online environment need community, and what are some key features of a good community?
According to Cheryl Oliver, assistant dean of Online and Graduate Programs at the College of Business, Washington State University (WSU), retention rate increases with community because humans are social by nature.…Read More