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Acceptability of Online Degrees in Employer Hiring Practices

Acceptability of Online Degrees in Employer Hiring Practices

Renee M. Mandelbaum
Copyright: © 2014 |Volume: 10 |Issue: 2 |Pages: 14
ISSN: 1550-1876|EISSN: 1550-1337|EISBN13: 9781466654662|DOI: 10.4018/ijicte.2014040104
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Mandelbaum, Renee M. "Acceptability of Online Degrees in Employer Hiring Practices." IJICTE vol.10, no.2 2014: pp.36-49. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijicte.2014040104

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Mandelbaum, R. M. (2014). Acceptability of Online Degrees in Employer Hiring Practices. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE), 10(2), 36-49. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijicte.2014040104

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Mandelbaum, Renee M. "Acceptability of Online Degrees in Employer Hiring Practices," International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE) 10, no.2: 36-49. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijicte.2014040104

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Abstract

Due to its flexibility and convenience, online education has become a feasible alternative for degree seeking students who are unable to attend a traditional higher education institution. Although online courses and programs have their benefits, there remains an ongoing debate on issues related to credibility, quality, and acceptability among certain stakeholders including faculty, administrators, and employers. The current study focuses on one group of stakeholders-namely, hiring gatekeepers and employers; that is, those who are directly involved in the hiring process. Specifically, the objective is to explore hiring gatekeeper and employer acceptability of online degrees as a sufficient credential for employment. The data for this study was collected through a survey apparatus. Survey results reveal that there is still a strong preference among employers for traditional degree holding candidates. However, data also indicated some perceived difference in attitudes and perceptions based on an employer's position and industry.

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