| Institution: | 1. Research Centre for Information Systems Engineering (LIRIS), KU Leuven , Brussels, Belgium;2. Centre for Instructional Psychology and Technology (CIP&3. T), KU Leuven , Leuven, Belgium katie.goeman@kuleuven.be;5. Department of Work and Organisation Studies (WOS), KU Leuven , Brussels, Belgium;6. Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, KU Leuven , Leuven, Belgium;7. T), KU Leuven , Leuven, Belgium |
| Abstract: | ABSTRACT Background While open-cohort blended education programmes allow for accessible and flexible study trajectories, they may present social challenges to learners. Social presence is a possible a way of enhancing adult learners’ success. It can lead to an increased perception of community, which may result in lower rates of dropping out. |
