Posts Tagged Distance Education
Theory and Practice of Distance Education
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Distance education is practiced in all parts of the world and in recent years, its scope has developed enormously and rapidly. It has become an intrinsic part of many national educational systems and an academic discipline in its own right. Research into the area has produced a body of theory which is now being used to improve its practice.
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The Online Educator: A Guide to Creating the Virtual Classroom
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Distance education is a hot topic in both universities and the K-12 arena. Individual schools, as well as education graduate programs, are thirsting for more information on the topic and are beginning to actively explore how to use the resources of the Internet to provide distance courses. Though many institutions have been involved in distance education for the past two decades (through correspondence or videos), they now find themselves desiring to take advantage … More >>
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Collaboration in Distance Education: International Case Studies
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Through Canadian, American, Australian and Malaysian case studies, Collaboration in Distance Education identifies and analyzes the key factors enhancing and inhibiting the strategic alliances for course development, teaching and credit transfer which have become central features of institutional culture and policy-making in the distance and higher education fields. The high incidence of failed collaborative ventures indicates that the dynamics and strategies for suc… More >>
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Leadership in Continuing and Distance Education in Higher Education
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To meet the needs of adults ages 22 to 75 and beyond who are flocking back to school, nearly every college and university has established a Continuing Education division or program. Yet until now there has been very little education for leadership in this rapidly growing field. That’s why readers at all levels of higher education will find this book so valuable. The book’s extraordinary contribution is a wealth of detailed information on the specifics of creating a… More >>
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Interaction: Finding out What Really Matters in Distance Education
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The importance of interaction in online learning seems to be mostly based on intuitive assumptions or anecdotal observations rather than empirical evidence. There are relatively few studies that support the claims of the importance of interaction with statistical evidence. As researchers strive to understand how interaction influences learning and satisfaction, this study provides additional insights by examining learners’ perceptions of interaction, and how they … More >>
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