This study, commissioned by the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), investigates (1) patterns of online course taking among VCCS students; (2) students’ retention and performance in online versus face-to-face courses; and (3) educational outcomes for students who participate in online learning.
The Benefits of Attending Community College: A Review of the Evidence. This article reviews the existing literature on the economic and other benefits of attending community college. The article reports on the earnings gains across all students and reviews the evidence for subgroups by gender, minority status, and credits accumulated.
Nearly every study comparing course completion rates between online and face-to-face community college courses has concluded that online completion rates are substantially lower. Evidence suggests that online learning may also negatively impact students’ grades and undercut progression among community college students.
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