Synopses & Reviews
Distance Education gives adult educators in a range of fields, from higher education to the military, a comprehensive reference for developing creative, nontraditional approaches to learning by using a variety of media in a wide range of settings. It presents an innovative approach to distance instruction based on learning objectives.
Synopsis
Distance Education gives adult educators in a range of fields, from higher education to the military, a comprehensive reference for developing creative, nontraditional approaches to learning by using a variety of media in a wide range of settings.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-267) and indexes.
Table of Contents
Part One: Distance Education and Lifelong Learning
1. The Idea and Evolution of Distance Education
2. How Distance Education Serves Adult Learners
Part Two: Strengths and Limitations of Current Practice
3. Key Approaches to Distance Education
4. Delivering Programs to Learners
5. Assessing Program Quality and Effectiveness
Part Three: Strengthening the Theory and Practice of Distance Education
6. Program Foundations
7. Teaching and Learning
8. Organization and Administration
9. Conclusion: Opportunities and Challenges for the Future
Resource: Academic Achievement in Distance and Higher Education