This report was prepared for the U.S. Department of Education under Contract number ED-04-CO-0040 Task 0006 with SRI International. Bernadette Adams Yates served as the project …

This meta-analysis and review of empirical online learning research are part of a broader study of practices in online learning being conducted by SRI International for the Policy and Program …

“On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction.” The report examined the comparative research on online-versus-traditional …

Sep 1, 2010 · The meta-analysis found that, on average, students in online learning conditions performed modestly better than those receiving face-to-face instruction.

Although there are legitimate advantages to online learning, the data on learning outcomes are scarce. We point out the reasons why high quality, live classes are unlikely to be replaced by …

Online learning is quickly gaining in importance in U.S. higher education, but little rigorous evidence exists as to its effect on student learning outcomes.

In keeping with the notion of improved student access as a strongly emphasized rationale for online learning, we first narrowed our focus to the 28 studies included in the Department of …

Due to the numerous challenges associated with online learning, college students suggest that the teaching and learning should be done in conjunction with face-to-face learning (blended …

As a result of this screening, 51 independent effects were identified that could be subjected to meta-analysis. The meta-analysis found that, on average, students in online learning …

The article examines the cognitive effects of online learning, explores the controversies and debates surrounding this novel mode of education, and evaluates its implications for future …