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Beliefs Regarding Faculty Participation
Conclusion
In this paper we have presented a preliminary
research study using the Theory
of Planned Behavior, a well-supported
model of behavior prediction, to examine
beliefs that underlie faculty participation
in the peer review of online course design
quality. While the results of this study were
limited due to the small sample size, the
qualitative interpretations presented lead
to both refinements in our institutional
processes and avenues for future research.
Online course quality is an important goal,
not only in our newly independent University
with a rapidly growing online presence,
but in all institutions of higher education
with online programs. Peer review and
use of an established benchmark, like the
QM Rubric, command scientific inquiry to
improve their application. The findings of
this study are an important first step to this
ongoing line of inquiry.
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