Abstract
This chapter provides background information related to K-12 online education, ranging from definitions to benefits and challenges. An in-depth analysis of the virtual learning landscape reveals the multitude of dimensions by which it could be evaluated, including the range of programs, service provider types, approaches to blended learning, kinds of instruction delivery, as well as levels of interaction within cyberspace. A proposed theoretical framework identifies academic programs/curricula, student support services, and virtual program/school administration as categories that connect the relevant literature review to recommendations for future research intended to inform policy-setting efforts aimed at supporting the further development of high quality K-12 online environments.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Exploring the Effectiveness of Online Education in K-12 Environments |
| Place of Publication | usa |
| Publisher | IGI Global |
| Pages | 19-44 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781466663848 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1466663839 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 31 2014 |
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