Framework for Integration of Mobile Devices in Distance Education

Joyce Muchene - Boro

ISBN 10: 365974302X / ISBN 13: 9783659743023

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Aug 2015, 2015

About this Item

This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Distance education was introduced many years back and has continuously gained popularity among institutions. Students heartily embrace it as it gives them the flexibility they so require, while for institutions they are able to offer educational opportunities to many who would not be in a position to attend class on a daily basis. Even with the exponential growth of distance education the delivery of content is still wanting. Most distance education courses still rely on print media to deliver content to students, with minimal media being introduced to assist. However with the advancement in technology distance education should be accessible to students whenever and wherever they are. This is not so, due to over reliance of delivery modes as mentioned above. 76 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Framework for Integration of Mobile Devices in Distance Education
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Aug 2015
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 365974302X
• ISBN 13: 9783659743023
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 5D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 5 millimeters depth
• Weight: 131 grams

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Synopsis

Distance education was introduced many years back and has continuously gained popularity among institutions. Students heartily embrace it as it gives them the flexibility they so require, while for institutions they are able to offer educational opportunities to many who would not be in a position to attend class on a daily basis. Even with the exponential growth of distance education the delivery of content is still wanting. Most distance education courses still rely on print media to deliver content to students, with minimal media being introduced to assist. However with the advancement in technology distance education should be accessible to students whenever and wherever they are. This is not so, due to over reliance of delivery modes as mentioned above.

About the Author

Joyce Boro is an IT Graduate from Strathmore University. She has been an ICT Officer at the University of Nairobi for 5 years where she developed an interest in integration ICT’s into higher learning. Currently she’s writing journal articles to create awareness on the capability of mobile phones in learning within the higher education sector.