Cases on Distance Delivery and Learning Outcomes: Emerging Trends and Programs Contributor(s): Gearhart, Deb (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1605668702 ISBN-13: 9781605668703 Publisher: Information Science Reference OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2009 Annotation: The field of distance education is constantly changing with updated advancements in technology and new practices developed by practitioners worldwide. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Distance, Open & Online Education - Education | Research |
Dewey: 371.35 |
LCCN: 2009040839 |
Series: Premier Reference Source |
Physical Information: 1" H x 8.7" W x 11.2" (2.55 lbs) 300 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: As emerging technologies drive innovation, educators and administrators have an array of resources at their disposal. Thank to outstanding developments in technology which have greatly improved the delivery of distance education course delivery, the number of students and educators taking part in online education has grown exponentially. Cases on Distance Delivery and Learning Outcomes: Emerging Trends and Programs provides a firm foundation of best practices for distance course delivery and learning outcomes in order to discuss the rapid developments in online education technologies. The cases presented in this reference publication detail best and emerging practices of distance education, issues that develop as distance education grows, and an international perspective on distance education. Discussing such topics as cost and design strategies of distance course design, communication and dealing with student conduct in distance courses, developing distance programs to meet student needs and how to manage the growth of these programs, as well as the use of new technology tools in distance courses, this essential reference publication provides professional developments through a case book for distance education practitioners, administrators, librarians, and students. |