Presenters: Evie Oregon, Assistant Professor, Western Kentucky University
This course is worth 30 minutes (0.05 CEU) of professional development. A certificate of completion can be printed once the program has been completed.
About this Course
Attrition rates are 10% to 20% higher in online courses than their face-to-face counterparts. While online course formats offer convenient methods of instruction, poor course development often leads to high attrition rates. This program explores how applying Media Richness Theory (MRT) and Social Presence Theory to online course design and instruction can aid overall program retention and student satisfaction.
