Report Online Learning and Student Outcomes in Community Colleges By Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia May 14, 2014 Online course enrollment has increased dramatically at California’s community colleges. Students are less likely to successfully complete an online course than a traditional course. But many use online courses to achieve their long-term goals. This research was supported with funding from the Donald Bren Foundation.
blog post Online Learning and College Costs By Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Kevin Cook Jun 29, 2015 So far, there is no evidence that online learning is less expensive than face-to-face learning, but it is an important tool for improving access to higher education.
Report Successful Online Courses in California’s Community Colleges By Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Kevin Cook Jun 9, 2015 California's community colleges have taken the lead in online learning in the state. But students are less successful in online courses than they are in traditional ones. Taking a more data-driven, integrated, and systematic approach can improve course quality and student outcomes—but it’s not likely to lower costs. This research was supported with funding from the Donald Bren Foundation.
blog post Five Factors for Successful Online Learning By Kevin Cook Mar 29, 2018 Five key factors can help ensure student success in online courses.
blog post COVID-19 Shutdown Forces Colleges to Ramp up Online Learning By Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Kevin Cook Mar 30, 2020 As higher education in California moves online, the state’s prior experience with distance learning points to effective practices, as well as certain challenges, in helping students succeed.
press release Online Courses in Community Colleges See Major Growth—But Student Success Rates Lag May 14, 2014
blog post Online Courses and Achievement Gaps By Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia May 23, 2014 Online learning offers the promise of expanded access to and success in higher education. To truly fulfill that promise, it must do so across the diverse population of California students.
event Online Learning in Public Higher Education Jun 24, 2014 About the Program What are the current realities and future prospects for online learning in California’s higher education system? PPIC Bren fellow Hans Johnson will discuss new findings on online learning in California’s community colleges. Next, a panel of experts from the state’s three public higher education segments will explore a wide range of related issues, from access to student outcomes to funding. This research is supported with funding from the Donald Bren Foundation.
blog post UC President Napolitano on Tuition, Online Learning, and the Role of the University By David Lesher Mar 25, 2014 UC President Janet Napolitano talked about tuition and budget issues, online education, access for low-income students, and the lessons she’s learned since starting this job about six months ago.