Individuelle Kosten im Fernstudium (Individual Cost Analysis in Distance Education). ZIFF Papiere 55

Individuelle Kosten im Fernstudium (Individual Cost Analysis in Distance Education). ZIFF Papiere 55

Starting from the viewpoint that a sound analysis of the real costs of distance education neglects hidden costs (social, medical, and psychological), this study surveyed a sample of 2,500 students in an effort to determine the magnitude of these hidden costs. It was found that a normal part-time stu...

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Hauptverfasser: Fritsch, Helmut, Kraft-Dittmar, Alice
Format: Report
Sprache:ger
Schlagworte:
Cost Effectiveness
Distance Education
Foreign Countries
Questionnaires
Student Costs
West Germany
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Zusammenfassung:Starting from the viewpoint that a sound analysis of the real costs of distance education neglects hidden costs (social, medical, and psychological), this study surveyed a sample of 2,500 students in an effort to determine the magnitude of these hidden costs. It was found that a normal part-time student invests DM 19,000 in 8 years. This figure increases to DM 33,000 when additional costs associated with child care and household maintenance are considered. It is argued that a tax reduction for this type of continuing education is the sole means of reducing its cost. Tables of data are included throughout the report. (Author/GL)