Individual Characteristics and the Probability of Telecourse Enrollment: An Examination of Student Choice

Grimes, Paul W. and Nielsen, Joyce E. and Niss, James F. (1987): Individual Characteristics and the Probability of Telecourse Enrollment: An Examination of Student Choice. Published in: Shaping a Cohesive Agenda: Next Steps - National Conference on Adult and External Degree Programs No. 7th (7 October 1987): pp. 35-43.

Abstract

This study presents an empirical examination of the factors influencing undergraduate students to choose enrollment in an economics course via a distance education delivery format - specifically, a telecourse. The results indicate that age, work status, living distance to campus, and previous telecourse enrollment significantly influence a student's decision.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Distance Education, Telecourse, Enrollment, Economics, Undergraduate, Choice
• Subjects: A - General Economics and Teaching > A2 - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics; A - General Economics and Teaching > A2 - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics > A22 - Undergraduate

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