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Cope, William Cope, William Kalantzis, Mary Pak, Yoon Montebello, Matthew 2024-05 application/pdf en text Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2026-05-01 The student, Abhijeet Dalal, accepted the attached license on 2024-04-12 at 07:14. The student, Abhijeet Dalal, submitted this Dissertation for approval on 2024-04-12 at 07:20. This Dissertation was approved for publication on 2024-04-12 at 16:36. DSpace SAF Submission Ingestion Package generated from Vireo submission #20330 on 2024-09-16 at 00:43:18 Learner perceptions in an online doctoral program Dalal, Abhijeet 2024-04-12 Online Learning Doctoral Education Doctor Of Education Edd The goal of this dissertation is to understand learner perceptions in an online Doctor of Education program and the characteristics that impact perceptions. This research addressed a gap in the literature, and with the data collected, provided insights to the case environment as well as other universities that operate in a similar context. Through a mixed-methods approach, data was collected via a survey followed by a focus group, in addition to historical surveys maintained by the program. The results indicate overall learner perceptions were positive in this program, and the three major characteristics impacting learner perceptions are flexibility, peer community, and technology. Online programs are inherently independent due to the lack of required classroom connection. Therefore, there is a necessity to increase collaborative opportunities using technology so peers feel connected and remain motivated in their learning. Text eng https://hdl.handle.net/2142/124510 Copyright 2024 Abhijeet Dalal Ed.D. Dissertation Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp