The changing focus of education: how Rowan University professors view the shift toward online education

This study explores Rowan University professors' attitudes toward online education and its increasing prevalence. The researcher used an online survey program by which participants' feedback was gathered. The survey was sent to 201 Rowan University professors, and the data was analyzed with the computer program, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to obtain calculations and percentages. The survey results are presented in both narrative and chart form. The researcher concluded that from the results of the study that Rowan University professors' have diverse opinions about online education, but also recognize the value in this asset to higher education. Specific data demonstrates a favorable view of the potential for the further development of Rowan University's online presence.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. Public Relations

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Public Relations/Advertising

Year dc:date.available

2014

Author dc:creator

• Cross, Genevieve

Contributors dc:contributor

• Basso, Joseph

• Education, Higher--Web-based instruction; Universities and colleges--Faculty
• Higher Education
• Public Relations and Advertising

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/171

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1170