Title
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Distance Learning: A Comparison Using Meta-Analysis
Abstract
This article uses meta-analysis to summarize the quantitative literature comparing the performance of students in distance education versus traditional classes. The average effect (average r=.048, k= 39, N= 71,731) demonstrates that distance education course students slightly outperformed traditional students on exams and course grades. The average effect was heterogeneous, and the examination of several moderating features (presence or absence of simultaneous interaction, type of channel used in distance education, and course substance) failed to produce a homogeneous solution. The results demonstrate, however, no clear decline in educational effectiveness when using distance education technology.
Department(s)
Communication
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-2466.2004.tb02636.x
Publication Date
2004
Recommended Citation
Allen, Mike, Edward Mabry, Michelle Mattrey, John Bourhis, Scott Titsworth, and Nancy Burrell. "Evaluating the effectiveness of distance learning: A comparison using meta‐analysis." Journal of communication 54, no. 3 (2004): 402-420.
Journal Title
Journal of Communication
