Chapter 1 Background of the Study
An Overview of Distance Education
Distance Education Defined
Progression of Distance Education
Theoretical Foundations of Distance Education
Theories of Autonomy and Independence
Theory of Industrialization of Teaching
Theories of Interaction and Communication
Transactional Distance Theory
Summary
Chapter 2 Variables Facilitating Interaction in Online Learning
Emergent Issues
Research Questions
Null Hypotheses
Delimitations and Limitations of the Study
Definition of Terms
Summary
Chapter 3 Interaction in Online Learning
Interaction Concept
Rationale behind Interaction
Forms of Interaction Relationship
Research on Interaction
Factors Affecting Interaction
Interaction Design
Interaction Patterns
Interaction Quality
Summary
Chapter 4 Research on Variables Facilitating Interaction in Online Learning
Socialization
Vygotsky' s Social Interaction Perspectives
Research on Socialization
Community
Community and Social Presence
Community and Collaborative Learning
Virtual Learning Communities
Research on Community
Motivation
Research on Motivation
Roles of Instructors and Learners
Role
Research on Instructor Role
Research on Learner Role
Learner Demographics
Research on Gender
Summary
Chapter 5 Research Design
Operational Definition of the Variables
Survey Research
Population Defined
Sampling Plan
Sampling Method
Sample Size
Instrumentation
Development of the Questionnaire
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Chapter 6Results
Chpater 7 Conclusions and Recommendations
References
Appendices
Index