How To Manage Your Distance And Open Learning Course

Author : Lucinda Becker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781350318199

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How to Manage your Distance and Open Learning Course by Lucinda Becker Pdf

This book is an essential guide to all aspects of open and distance learning, covering how to choose a course, how to manage the routine aspects of studying and how to make the most of the learning opportunities, skills development and career advancement that can arise from your course. Key areas include time management, flexible learning techniques, assessment, finance, problem solving and dovetailing your course with domestic and professional commitments. The guidance is always practical and the tone is positive.

Author : Santosh Panda
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2003-12-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135723958

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Planning and Management in Distance Education by Santosh Panda Pdf

Online 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 to take place as a result of educational discourse and innovations in ICT. Distance learning courses are therefore under pressure to reform, and successful management of external policy planning and internal change management is key to the implementation and maintenance of reforms. World-class leaders, researchers and practitioners share their experiences, research and critical reflection in this book, providing guidance on how to balance quality management with quality learning. Subjects covered include policy and planning, institutional management, management of processes, quality assurance and accreditation, and internationalization. This book will aid anyone involved in running or wanting to implement distance education to effectively manage an online learning programme.

Author : Terry Evans,Daryl Nation
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135104078

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Opening Education by Terry Evans,Daryl Nation Pdf

We live in a society with ever-changing needs and expectations. Education practitioners and policy makers need therefore to face the challenges of new economic, social and technological conditions in their work. There is a global concern to develop forms of education and training which are open to the demands of needs of learners, and which are accessible at times and places suitable to those learners. Governments, institutions and practitioners are developing and implementing policies which reflect these trends. The overall theme of this book is the relationship between government and organizational policies and the work of practitioners in open and distance learning. The book does this by exploring a selection of international examples. The authors, many of them recognized experts, write from a wide range of international and organizational perspectives. Each one draws on significant experience within his or her field. Terry Evans is Head of the Graduate School of Education at Deakin University. He was the foundation director of the Master of Distance Education course there and has extensive experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. Daryl Nation is Deputy Head of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Monash University. He is Associate Professor in the School and divides his time between policy development, research and teaching.

Author : A.W. (Tony) Bates
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134453429

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Technology, e-learning and Distance Education by A.W. (Tony) Bates Pdf

Award-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 the use of the Internet for distance and flexible education considers the design and use of emerging technologies such as web-based video-conferencing and speech recognition places emphasis on organisational and management issues and how these influence the effective use of technology gives attention to the integration of online teaching with campus-based face-to-face teaching. With a focus on basic principles and general guidelines this guidance applies to existing and emerging technologies. It is essential reading not just for those specialising in flexible and distance learning and distance education, but anyone concerned with the integration of technology with teaching.

Author : Ross H. Paul
Publisher : New York : Nichols Pub.
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015019400541

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Open Learning and Open Management by Ross H. Paul Pdf

Author : Desmond Keegan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134580972

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Distance Training by Desmond Keegan Pdf

Despite 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 and training *examines case studies of distance education establishments providing insight into their structure and advantages *challenges the premise that distance training lacks academic exellence and status *appraises the role of distance education as a tool for employers to provide more effective and efficient training for employees. Born in the nineteenth century, distance training came of age in the twentieth century. Desmond Keegan presents an overview of distance training from its inception and looks forward to the innovations of the future.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789004471382

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A Guide to Administering Distance Learning by Anonim Pdf

A Guide to Administering Online Learning provides an overview of tasks to be accomplished in order to direct dynamic online initiatives. Experienced distance learning teachers and administrators share their insights regarding what must be done to administer effective online learning.

Author : Andrea Hope,Patrick Guiton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006-07-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134282975

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Strategies for Sustainable Open and Distance Learning by Andrea Hope,Patrick Guiton Pdf

Adaptability and the ability to handle rapid and ongoing change are essential for successfully managing any modern educational enterprise, and open and distance learning is no exception. In an often over-looked field, this volume examines the nature of sustainability in open and distance learning using case material from a wide range of current educational contexts worldwide. The books themes include: reflection and analysis of the management of change collaboration staff development quality assurance and funding in an increasingly globalized environment. This book also reassesses the core processes involved in course development, delivery, and student support, in a world that is both linked and divided by access to the latest technologies. In a rapidly changing world, this book shows how the path from policy to sustainable practice is rarely easy. However, through consistent attention and commitment to meeting the needs of learners, sustainability can be achieved.

Author : Roger Mills,Alan Tait
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134418077

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Rethinking Learner Support in Distance Education by Roger Mills,Alan Tait Pdf

Distance 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 key issues about their learner support systems, ensuring that this is delivered appropriately and effectively. Considering the changing needs and demands of distance education students, this book draws together contributions from the UK, USA, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, South Africa and Botswana, to offer an international perspective on: * the challenges and opportunities of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) * quality assurance, commercialisation and the learner as consumer * the impact on learners of cultural differences on internationalised curricula * the implications for learner support of a wider range of learners This book should be read by all those involved in developing and delivering distance education courses.

Author : Alan Tait,Roger Mills
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Education
ISBN : 041519427X

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The Convergence of Distance and Conventional Education by Alan Tait,Roger Mills Pdf

This book focuses on the convergence of open and distance learning approaches with conventional education, driven to a considerable extent by a range of technologies which support learning and which are being adopted in all sectors.

Author : Borje Holmberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134830244

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Theory and Practice of Distance Education by Borje Holmberg Pdf

This text provides a comprehensive global survey of distance education discussing the place distance education holds in educational thought, its theories, principles, presentation techniques, its organization and administration.

Author : David Kember
Publisher : Educational Technology
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Education
ISBN : 0877782806

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Open Learning Courses for Adults by David Kember Pdf

Author : Reginald F. Melton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134576340

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Planning and Developing Open and Distance Learning by Reginald F. Melton Pdf

This 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 materials, media, and student support from your institution building quality assurance into the development process With a wide range of practical, tried-and-tested examples and case studies, the book provides a complete guide to setting up ODL courses.

Author : Asian Association of Open Universities. Conference,H. P. Dikshit
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Distance education
ISBN : UOM:39015056949996

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Access & Equity by Asian Association of Open Universities. Conference,H. P. Dikshit Pdf

The emergence of the system of open and distance education is an inevitable and phenomenal evolution in the history of education developments internationally. Access & Equity: Challenges for Open and Distance Learning crystallizes the emerging concerns of the open and distance learning institutions the world over. In the past few decades, a proliferation in the number of ODL institutions and courses/programmes offerings has resulted in exponential growth in student enrollment in the system. The system is poised for further expansion in the coming years as its virtually unlimited potential to impart education to anybody, anywhere and anytime is being recognised by educationists, policy makers and planners. There is however a large body of learners that has yet to be reached and providing access to them while ensuring equity poses definite challenges for the ODL system. The ODL system has the capacity to integrate the state-of-the-art technologies with the time-tested methodologies

Author : Richard Discenza,Caroline Howard,Karen Schenk
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 1931777802

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The Design and Management of Effective Distance Learning Programs by Richard Discenza,Caroline Howard,Karen Schenk Pdf

"Geared for administrators and academicians trying to develop or improve distance education programs, this text addresses the specific challenges of the virtual learning environment, such as managing the costs incurred for remote space and equipment, adjusting traditional evaluation methods, and maintaining academic integrity. The most recent research on faculty perceptions, social needs of students, library services, online programs, and video instruction is provided."