2. View of point 1 No Significant Difference Effective Student Outcomes: A Comparison of Online and Face-to-Face Delivery Modes. Online students are gaining knowledge comparable to the face-to-face students and that online students are as satisfied on most dimensions as the face-to-face students... http://www.ed.psu.edu/acsde/deos/deosnews/deosnews11_9.asp
3. View of point 2 Significant Difference - Better Results with Technology Teaching with ALN Technology: student performance on examinations has improved, a larger fraction of students achieve the goals of the class. Female students benefit even more than their male counterparts. The level of communication and interaction among students has also increased. It can increase the quality without increasing costs." http://www.lon-capa.org/papers/jee_2001.pdf