Comparing Student Learning In Online and Classroom Formats of the Same Course

Abstract

This study examines student learning in two formats for the same course. Students in online sections and in-class sections were given the same assignments, test, and syllabus. The results reveal that test scores for students in online classes are not different from the students in the traditional in-class course sections. The online students overall had slightly lower final course grades, which can be mostly explained by participation.