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Theoretical Principles of Distance Education
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 210.00According to UNESCO statistics, 10 million of the world's 600 million students study at a distance. Theoretical Principles of Distance Education seeks to lay solid foundations for the education of these students and for the structures within which they study. As a more industrialised form of education provision, distance education is well adapted... more...
Designing Video and Multimedia for Open and Flexible Learning
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 58.95This is a comprehensive, practical guide to the most effective use of video and multimedia in open and distance learning. Illustrated throughout, it considers pedagogic design principles for the highest quality learning material, covering: what to teach on video and how to teach it when to choose and how to use other media for teaching a framework... more...
Mega-universities and Knowledge Media
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 76.95A discussion of how the knowledge media can contribute to the renewal of universities, particularly through the development of distance education. It looks at universities which have risen to the challenges of cost and accessibility using technology. more...
The Confessing Society
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 44.95Today, people are constantly encouraged to verbalise and disclose their "true" inner self to others, whether on TV shows, in newspapers, in family life or together with friends. Such encouragement to disclose the self has proliferated through discourses on lifelong learning through which each citizen is encouraged to become a constant learner. The... more...
Supporting Students in Online Open and Distance Learning
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 56.95This new addition to the respected Open and Distance Learning Series is an up-to-the-minute guide for educators wanting to come to terms with their support role in open and distance learning. Covering all aspects of student support from tuition and counselling through to the broad range of delivery methods available, the book offers practical solutions... 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...
Learning and Teaching in Distance Education
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 76.95This unique and comprehensive overview of open and distance education is written by one of the best known names in the field. It integrates historical, contemporary and future aspects of distance education. Packed with international case studies, it goes beyond looking at the methods and technology of distance education, giving Otto Peters' renowned... more...
Programme Evaluation and Quality
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 51.95Offers advice to those involved in the design of open and distance learning courses on creating an organized system of programme evaluation. The text addresses the need for such a programme, the organization of the evaluation, the determination of priorities and programme implementation. more...
Learner Managed Learning
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 58.95A collection of essays presenting the many issues and themes related to self-directed learning, which uses case studies and references to demonstrate that the learner-directed approach is a key ingredient for organizational and personal growth and development. more...
Planning and Developing Open and Distance Learning
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 68.95This book is aimed at those who are considering, or just starting to plan open and distance learning courses. It offers practical advice on how to find your students, expand your audience and become cost-effective without compromising quality. The main areas covered are: basic principles and different approaches to ODL different types of self-study... more...









