Cost benefit analysis of distance learning alternatives for DoD Uniformed Personnel and Civilian Employees
By: Marge M. Sell
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 71
Description: This thesis supports the evaluation of standard classroomcourse conversion to distancelearning alternatives for     disseminating advanced education at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). Distance learning is widely used  throughout business, military, and academic organizations. Distance learning is convenient and gaining significant interest and importance to military personnel in assignments which hinder standard classroom attendance. This study focused on developing methodologies that could properly support a cost comparison for conversion of standard classroom instruction to distance learning. This study involved personal interviews with both military and civilian professors and other academic experts in distance learning design and implementation as well as a      review of the literature. This thesis recommends NPS conduct further research to design a data base to collect reliable and relevant cost data to support future cost studies. NPS should also compare equivalent existing     distance learning courses for content currently offered at various institutions other than NPS forconsideration as possible substitutes for NPS classroominstruction.
Notes: Thesis advisor(s): Steven R., Lamar, Gordon Louvau.

"June 1998."

Thesis (M.S. in Management) Naval Postgraduate School, June 1998.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 69-70)

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