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The Convergence of Distance and Conventional Education
Taylor and Francis 2002; US$ 59.95This volume of essays from leading British, North American and Australasian contributors looks at the issues of the convergence of distance and conventional education. The term 'convergence' refers to the breaking down of barriers between open and distance learning and conventional institutions, and the creation of more and more institutions working... more...
Policy for Open and Distance Learning
Taylor and Francis 2003; US$ 64.95Policy for Open and Distance Learning considers the questions that planners and policy makers in open and distance learning need to address at any level of education. Starting by analysing the range of purposes for which open and distance learning is used, the book places the issues in context and examines experience in both the public and private... more...
Technology, e-learning and Distance Education
Taylor and Francis 2004; US$ 59.95Award-winning in its first edition, this book is an essential guide to the use of technology in flexible and distance learning, weighing up the pros and cons of different media. Fully updated, this second edition: examines criteria and guidelines for the design and delivery of effective teaching, using modern learning technologies focuses on... more...
Distance Training
Taylor and Francis 2000; US$ 59.95Despite the massive potential of distance learning on the internet, the field of distance training is little known or understood. This guide addresses this knowledge gap and: *presents research into four models of distance education, into which it is claimed nearly all provision world-wide falls *provides a global overview of distance education... more...
Delivering Digitally
RoutledgeFalmer 2002; US$ 64.95Online and Web-based delivery of learning materials in the fields of education and training are increasingly commonplace. However, many institutions, departments or individuals are yet to make the transition to online delivery, and many more have yet to maximize its use. This popular and accessible book, now in its second edition, provides all of the... more...
Student Retention in Online, Open and Distance Learning
RoutledgeFalmer 2003; US$ 64.95Ormond Simpson provides a clear, accessible analysis of strategies for increasing retention and, crucially, provides case studies and examples to illustrate how these strategies can change institutional policy and practice. more...
Planning and Management in Distance Education
Taylor and Francis 2003; US$ 68.95Online distance education and training is being adopted throughout the world as a cost-effective, flexible answer to widening access for all. This enthusiasm has led to many initiatives and policies from governments to encourage online learning at international, national, regional and institutional levels. Also, changes in distance learning continue... more...
The Student Assessment Handbook
Taylor and Francis 2003; US$ 68.95A guide to current practice in assessment, particularly for those professionals coming to terms with new pressures on their traditional teaching practices. Increased use of IT, flexible assessment methods and quality assurance all affect assessment, and the need to diversify and adapt traditional assessment practices to suit new modes of learning is... more...
Re-thinking Learner Support in Distance Education
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 59.95Distance learning is becoming an increasingly popular way of studying, and most universities now provide courses using these methods. Today's students, though, are demanding high quality, consumer-focused and flexible courses, as well as learning resources and active learner support. This means that providers of distance education need to reconsider... more...
International Developments in E-learning
Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004; US$ 199.00We were very pleased to be asked to edit this special issue of the Journal on the topic of International Developments in e-Learning, which has become one of the most widely discussed issues in education and training. E-learning is forecast to be one of the most important developments in transforming the landscape of education and training over the... more...









