Comparing student outcomes in traditional vs intensive, online graduate programs in health professional education.

Kenneth J HarwoodPaige L McDonaldJoan T ButlerDaniela DragoKaren S Schlumpf

Published in: BMC medical education (2018)

Findings from this study suggest that 7-week and 15-week online courses can be equally effective with regard to student satisfaction and performance outcomes. While further study is recommended, academic programs should consider intensive online course formats as an alternative to semester long online course formats.

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