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Using Distance Education in Graduate Programs

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 April 2015

Allen M. Featherstone  and
Lynnette M. Brummett
Allen M. Featherstone
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Lynnette M. Brummett
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
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Abstract

There has been much hype around online education creating a revolution in education. Studies analyzing the use of distance education at the graduate level have been limited. This article uses Kansas State University's Master of Agribusiness program as a case study. Educational theory related to a distance environment is studied. Development and technology issues related to the Master of Agribusiness program are presented followed by survey information from students. Appropriate administrative and management practices that govern a program are essential to the success of the program.

Keywords

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Type
Invited Paper Sessions
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Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics , Volume 39 , Issue 2 , August 2007 , pp. 285 - 299
Copyright
Copyright © Southern Agricultural Economics Association 2007

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