Distance Education: The Foundations of Effective Practice (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series)

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.

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.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-267) and indexes.

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