Harris and Martin, both affiliated with Eastern Oregon University, (EOU) wrote an article based on the findings of the qualitative research they conducted to explore factors that motivated currently enrolled students at Eastern Oregon University to "choose or not to choose" in the online program at EOU. The researchers gave sixteen percent of the 4000 students enrolled at EOU a (16 question) survey to identify their interactions and services they would like to see increase at EOU. These surveys were also used to support the EOU mission and strategic planning.
The surveys concluded that the major motivation factor to why students choose online courses at EOU is because of "flexibility and convenience, and the ability to fit courses into a current work schedule."
The surveys concluded that the major motivation factor to why students choose online courses at EOU is because of "flexibility and convenience, and the ability to fit courses into a current work schedule."