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Title: Studying Faculty Perceptions of Rigor in Online College Courses--Compromising or Accommodating? A Literature Review
Language: English
Authors: Jennifer L. James, Olivia Miller, Karen Myers
Source: Journal of Educators Online. 2026 23(1).
Availability: Journal of Educators Online. Grand Canyon University, 23300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017. e-mail: CIRT@gcu.edu. Web site: https://www.thejeo.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Online Courses, Difficulty Level, Electronic Learning, College Students, College Faculty, COVID-19, Pandemics, Teacher Attitudes, Nontraditional Students, Educational Change, Grading, Definitions
ISSN: 1547-500X
Abstract: A systematic literature review was conducted regarding faculty perceptions of rigor when teaching nontraditional, online university students. The PRISMA 2020 method was used to organize peer-reviewed literature published from 2018 to 2023. This literature review looks at: (a) faculty perception of online teaching rigor before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic; (b) faculty perception of rigor regarding course management; and (c) defining rigor for faculty who teach online. The literature review provides an overview of the current body of knowledge regarding faculty experiences in the online classroom and illustrates key moments in the online teaching dynamic that explain reasons for faculty perceptions of rigor.
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Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1499277
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