Reports on Online Learning

Below are interesting reports on online learning:

U.S. Deptartment of Education--Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning, Final Report 2009.

* "The meta-analysis found that, on average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction." (Directly from abstract, pg. ix)

National Survey of Student Engagement--Promoting Engagement for All Students:The Imperative to Look Within, 2008 Results

* "Online courses seem to stimulate more intellectual challenge and educational gains. This suggests that integrating technology-enhanced courses into the curriculum for all students might have some salutary benefits." (page 17)