The trend in universities is moving from the traditional lecture hall to
the halls of the World Wide Web, where students are experiencing a new
kind of classroom; one that is exciting, fast-paced, and full of rich
cultural experiences as they sit, "virtually", among classmates from all
around the globe. This study focuses on graduate and undergraduate
students' per-ceptions of the hybrid course format which is a blended
course structure encompassing both traditional and online practices.
Soliciting the opinions of students' aide institutional leaders in
determining areas in which they can improve, strengthen, and grow
university programs. In a world where techno-logy is advancing at
breakneck speeds and is an integral part of everyday life, online
learning is being embraced by students. Consequently, educational
institutions must recognize student demands for innovative and effective
course delivery that meets not only institutional objectives, but also
meets the needs of the student body. The university that considers
diversity in learning, supports learning opportunities that are
innovated, flexible, interacting, and engaging, and is committed to
ongoing program evaluation will see an increase in student satisfaction,
thus resulting in successful program develop-ment and growth. Whether
institutions are interested in creating new learning experiences,
increasing access and convenience, or reducing costs, research indicates
that providing the option of various online course formats is necessary
to remain competitive in a global market.
