500 Tips for Open and Online Learning

Race, Phil

ISBN 10: 0415342775 / ISBN 13: 9780415342773

Published by Routledge, 2004

About this Item

This guide provides user friendly advice and support for those currently involved with open learning and those considering it for the first time. Series: 500 Tips. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 322. . 2004. 2nd Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 500 Tips for Open and Online Learning
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415342775
• ISBN 13: 9780415342773
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

All types of organisations have recognised the growing demand for open and flexible learning programmes. With the increased emphasis on new ways of learning, and the rapid move towards open and online courses, this practical guide will help those involved overcome the challenges they face. This guide provides user friendly advice and support for those currently involved with open learning and those considering it for the first time.
500 Tips for Open and Online Learning aims not only to save you time but also to enhance the quality of the learning experience which learners will draw from open and online learning. The book is divided into six sections which cover:
* What is Open and Online Learning, why use it and how?
* How to set up Open and Online learning programmes
* Designing new resource materials
* Putting technology to work
* Supporting open learners
* Assessing open learning
This practical book will be an invaluable resource, providing immediate and accessible help to the increasing number of people now under pressure to design, support and deliver open learning programmes. This book will appeal to tutors, trainers, managers of learning resource centres and curriculum developers who are already involved in, or thinking about starting to use, aspects of open learning.

About the Author

Phil Race currently works part-time at the University of Leeds, and also runs training workshops for staff and students in universities, colleges and other organisations throughout the UK and abroad. He is author of ‘The Lecturer’s Toolkit’ (also published by RoutledgeFalmer), and co-author (with David Anderson) of ‘Effective Online Learning: the Trainer’s Toolkit’ published by Fenman.