Abstract

This article proposes a framework that can help institutions break down and analyze the costs of online learning so they can make decisions about how to improve the cost-efficiencies of online education. The framework involves looking at costs across elements (which include the two stages of development and delivery plus administration of the enterprise) and seven factors: students, faculty, other staff, course design, content, infrastructure, and policy. The elements and factors may combine and interact, thereby improving (or not improving) cost-efficiencies. Where possible, current research results are included and areas where research is needed are identified. (Contains 1 figure.)

Citation

Meyer, K.A. (2005). Planning for Cost-Efficiencies in Online Learning. Planning for Higher Education, 33(3), 19-30. Retrieved August 8, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/104438/.

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Keywords

• cost effectiveness
• Costs
• educational technology
• electronic learning
• higher education
• Planning
• Technology Planning
• Web Based Instruction