EMPLOYERS' PERCEPTIONS OF ONLINE EDUCATION

Nick Linardopoulos
Drexel University
USA

This paper describes and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary studies pertaining to the employers' perceptions of online education. The results indicate that there is a much greater likelihood that a candidate with an online degree would be viewed less favorably for employment purposes compared to the candidate with the face-to-face degree. The paper identifies the gaps in the current studies and suggests future research directions regarding this critical topic.

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