The Online Minimester: Developing a model that fits learner and instructor success.

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Short Description

In recent years a growing number of colleges and universities have adopted an online “minimester” model, offering intensive online classes parallel to full semester courses. However, the current minimester model lacks both empirical and theoretical backing. Building on survey-based instructor data collected in a previous study; this current study collects learner data in an attempt to identify contexts and challenges in the online minimester, and to ultimately begin the formulation of a model for success.

Authors

• Bodi Anderson, Indian River State College

• Chih-Hsiung Tu, Northern Arizona University