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Choosing Transformation Over Tradition: The Changing Perception of Online Education
Author(s) -
Ronkowitz Kenneth,
Ronkowitz Lynnette Condro
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
american journal of economics and sociology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.199
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1536-7150
pISSN - 0002-9246
DOI - 10.1111/ajes.12378
Subject(s) - conflation , perception , sociology , pandemic , higher education , political science , epistemology , public relations , pedagogy , covid-19 , law , philosophy , medicine , disease , pathology , infectious disease (medical specialty)
Despite advancements in online education, misperceptions persist that create obstacles to the integration of online classes in higher education. This essay refutes misconceptions about online education and highlights key components of a strong online course. As a result of the pandemic, it became apparent that there is a conflation between “school” and “education” that has prompted contradistinction. This discussion provides insight into some of the social and economic implications of the culture of our education system.