Distance Education provides a coherent presentation
of the interplay of the important elements and dynamics in distance
education. This resource presents the intellectual foundational
considerations about the history and theory that informs the practice
of contemporary distance education that is supported by technology
and offers "directional guideposts" for credible practice
and actions. The editors utilize a modified form of Porter's Forum
Analysis to introduce a set of questions that examine the publications
of a discourse community.
Features
Explores the contested space of distance education
within its new found academic significance, respect and acceptance
in areas of theory and practice, use of information technology,
and legal and ethical issues
Addresses four core components of distance learning:
(1) the design of the content of learning; (2) the academic
services to support distance learning; (3) a learner's personal
set of learning tools; and (4) the evaluation and assessment
of learning programs
Presents issues relevant to distance education
and higher education faculty and offers insights and practical
advice on how to meet the diverse needs of students in the distance
education setting
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