Distance Learning: The Essential Guide - Softcover

Williams, Marcia L.; Paprock, Kenneth; Covington, Barbara G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761914420 ISBN 13: 9780761914426

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 1998

Synopsis

The landscape for higher education is changing rapidly and distance learning is a key element in this upheaval. In this practical and timely volume, authors Marcia L. Williams, Kenneth Paprock and Barbara Covington provide clear commentary on the basic issues surrounding distance learning. Distance Learning answers some of the key questions at the heart of new educational technologies: What are the options available to institutions considering the addition of distance learning to their programs? What is the most practical way to integrate new technologies with existing equipment? For teachers, what is the best way to minimize the loss of content and foster a positive learning environment without face-to-face contact? An ideal introduction to the world of new educational technologies, the guide is filled with case studies and built on an intuitive set of "How do I . . . ?" questions. Providing a strong foundation for teachers who need to teach from a distance, it will be an invaluable sourcebook for teachers who need to know more about open and distance learning across any academic discipline.

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About the Author

Dr. Paprock is an international speaker with numerous invitational Speaking (Keynote and plenary talks) Indicated Cross-national, cross-cultural, inter-disciplinary and cross-institutional research. He recently was Symposium chair (invited) The 1st Conference on Research in Distance and Adult Learning in Asia. The Open University of Hong Kong. June 21, 2000. In 1999, Dr. Paprock provided Evaluation of Distance Education Programs and proposals for the Universidad Autonomous de Estado de Mexico, Toluca, Mexico, International Training Train the Trainers Certification (1999) co-sponsored with University of Guanajuato, VEN Center, coordinator and trainer. Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico. He was inducted into the International Who′s Who in Distance Education, Bonn, Germany. 1998 - present Consulting Consultant to the General Coordination of Investigation and Advanced Studies, the feasibility of introducing advanced studies programs in the form of Distance Education in the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, Toluca, Mexico June 1999. Consultant for ABC News 20/20, October story about distance education and questionable schools. September, 1998.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761914420
• ISBN 13: 9780761914426
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176