Retention in Online Community College Courses

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Short Description

Demographic, remedial, and computing skill variables were examined for their relationship with retention in asynchronous online community college courses. Practical implications of this study include identification of student profile variables conducive to targeted retention efforts and screening and remediation for basic computer skills prior to enrolling in online community college courses.

Authors

• Rachel Desmarais

• Cherng-Jyh Yen, Old Dominion University

• Gary Morrison, Old Dominion University