ABSTRACT

College students today are much more diverse in their needs than in the past (e.g., they may live off campus, work full or part time, and seek ways to lessen college-related debt). Institutions of higher education are seeking ways to more effectively reach this diverse student population, often through online education. Institutions also realise that faculty are a primary contributing factor to whether or not such programs will be successful. This is because faculty selected to develop and teach online are responsible for both content and delivery; thus, they largely control the quality of the courses offered. Since business is one of the most highly sought-after areas of study online, schools of business must find ways to develop and implement online programs, while ensuring quality and meeting accreditation standards. Deans of AACSB-accredited business schools were surveyed in this study to determine their approaches related to faculty participation in online learning initiatives. Specifically, this study examines variables that are associated with faculty participation in online teaching. Through multiple regression analyses, the study examines which elements of practice are significant in this effort.

摘要

今天的大学生的需求比过去更加多样化（例如，他们可能住在校外，全职或兼职工作，并寻求减少与大学相关的债务的方法）。高等教育机构正在寻求更有效地接触这一多样化学生群体的方法，通常是通过在线教育。机构还意识到，教师是此类计划是否成功的主要因素。这是因为选择在线开发和教学的教师负责内容和交付；因此，他们在很大程度上控制了所提供课程的质量。由于商业是最受欢迎的在线学习领域之一，商学院必须找到开发和实施在线课程的方法，同时确保质量并达到认证标准。本研究对 AACSB 认可的商学院院长进行了调查，以确定他们与教师参与在线学习计划相关的方法。具体来说，本研究考察了与教师参与在线教学相关的变量。通过多元回归分析，该研究检查了哪些实践要素在这项工作中具有重要意义。