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Student employment and inflexible university policies drive online drop out

Student employment and inflexible university policies drive online drop out

Employment is the main reason students drop out of online degree courses, our new research shows. This is despite claims that online university programs offer greater flexibility to workers and employers who want to up-skill. Most online dropouts occur due to students’ changing employment commitments, which affect their ability to complete assessments on time. However, […] … learn more→