Online and hybrid (online plus on-campus) learning has increased significantly in the twenty-first century. One Midwestern university started offering more hybrid courses in 2005 in its Master in Public Administration program. The author conducted student surveys to assess the preferences of adult learners for the different modes of instruction, their perceptions of each process, and their perceptions of each mode’s learning outcomes. Analysis of survey responses indicates that the majority of adult learners value the flexibility of online learning while still desiring on-campus sessions for interaction with other students and the professor, which students believe improves learning outcomes. Significantly, students believe that the combination of on-campus and online classes adds overall value to aspects of their learning experience.
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