A Survey on Student Dropout Rates and Dropout Causes Concerning the Students in the Course of Informatics of the Hellenic Open University.

Xenos, Michalis; Pierrakeas, Christos; Pintelas, Panagiotis

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ664812

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0360-1315

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

A Survey on Student Dropout Rates and Dropout Causes Concerning the Students in the Course of Informatics of the Hellenic Open University.

Xenos, Michalis; Pierrakeas, Christos; Pintelas, Panagiotis

Computers & Education, v39 n4 p361-77 Dec 2002

Presents a study conducted at the Hellenic Open University that focused on higher education offered by methods of distance learning, including the use of computers and other technology, and investigated causes of student dropouts and dropout rates. Highlights include student characteristics, including age and gender; and correlations between dropouts and the use of technology. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Correlation, Distance Education, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Rate, Dropout Research, Gender Issues, Higher Education, Sex Differences, Student Characteristics, Surveys, Technology Uses in Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A