Identifying Reasons That Contribute to Dropout Rates in Open and Distance Learning
This study examined the reasons for high dropout numbers in programs offered through open and distance education (ODE). A mixed method approach was employed to collect data from a purposive sample of instructors and students at the Open University of Sri Lanka. A total of 38 reasons were revealed,...
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| Main Authors: | Kokila Ranasinghe, T. Lakshini D. Fernando, Nimali Vineeshiya, Aras Bozkurt |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Athabasca University Press
2025-05-01
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| Series: | International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning |
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| Online Access: | https://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/8067 |
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