RTD: The Impact of Repeat Enrollment and Student Location on Withdrawal Rates in Online Math Courses

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Short Description

Online courses are experiencing higher withdrawal rates than f2f counterparts. Previous research suggests student characteristics such as repeat enrollment (students who drop and re-enroll) and student location (distance versus on-campus) impact online withdrawal rates. This study analyzes student withdrawal data (N=1462) for seven lower-level math courses, with results indicating lower repeat enrollment in online course sections, and mixed results relative to the impact of student location on withdrawal rates in online course sections.

Authors

• Cheryl Murphy, University of Arkansas

• Elizabeth Keiffer, University of Arkansas