Roles of Administrators in Ensuring the Quality of Online Programs

Roles of administrators are often overlooked when discussing the quality of online education. Administrators have long assumed the pivotal influence on school policies, faculty morale, and learning atmosphere. This paper will examine the challenges administrators face and their new roles of quality assurance for online education. Recommendations will also be made for improving the quality and success of online programs. https://doi.org/10.34105/j.kmel.2010.02.026

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