Community College Perceptions of Online Education

Abstract

When a college's faculty, staff, or students perceive distance learning negatively, the implementation of distance learning can be adversely affected. This chapter addresses the perceptions of community college educators regarding the increased frequency of distance learning at their institution. It explores the current literature on distance education. Key components such as instructor skepticism, ethics, faculty development, and evaluation methods are the crux of the information. Research has been conducted in many different areas and about many different perceptions and points which are examined.