%0 Journal Article
%T Active Learning in Online Courses: An Examination of Students¡¯ Learning Experience
%A Alex Koohang
%A Terry Smith
%A Johnathan Yerby
%A Kevin Floyd
%J International Journal of Management, Knowledge and Learning
%D 2012
%I International School for Social and Business Studies
%X This study examines students¡¯ perception toward their learning experience inan e-learning environment where active learning through regular and routinegraded discussion activities/assignments is expected. Attention was given tothe variables of age; gender; increased experience with online courses; andincreased proficiency with the course management system. Gender was foundto be a significant factor with regard to students¡¯ perception toward theirlearning experience in online courses. Discussion is carried out based on theresults of the study. The discussion then shifts to a focus upon strengtheningactive learning in online courses and common ways in which active learningcan be used effectively in online courses. Conclusions and recommendationsfor future research complete the paper.
%K e-learning
%K learning
%K active learning
%K online education
%K learning experience
%U http://www.issbs.si/press/ISSN/2232-5697/1_205-216.pdf