Distance Learning [[electronic resource] ] : The Essential Guide

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910779125603321
• Autore: Williams Marcia L
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Thousand Oaks, : SAGE Publications, 1998
• ISBN: 1-4522-6252-7
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (258 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): PaprockKenneth; CovingtonBarbara G
• Disciplina: 371.35
• Soggetti: Distance education; Distance education -- United States; Open learning; Telecommunication in education; Distance education - United States; Education; Social Sciences; Education, Special Topics
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Background and Audience; Overview of the Contents; Our Companion Web Site; Chapter 1 - Distance Education: What Is It? And Why Is It Expanding So Rapidly?; Impacts of Technology on Distance Education; The Prevalence of Distance Education in the United States; Societal Changes Contributing to the Growth of Distance Education; The Impact of Distance Education on Traditional Instruction; Criticisms of Distance Education; Conclusion; Chapter 2 - Attracting Students to Distance Learning; How to Assess the Need and Demand for a Distance ProgramTarget Audience; Instructional Design and Mode of Delivery; Strategies for Marketing Distance Courses and Programs; Specific Ideas for Promoting and Marketing Distance Programs; Conclusion; Chapter 3 - Good Practices in Distance Education: How to Promote Student Learning and Development; The Good Practices; Summary Tips; Chapter 4 - The ; Syllabus for Distance Learning Courses; What Is a Syllabus?; More Than a List; Outline for a Syllabus: Putting It Together; Other Issues; Summary Tips; Chapter 5 - Delivery Methods for Distance Education; Synchronous or Asynchronous?Synchronous Delivery Methods; Asynchronous Delivery Methods; Conclusion; Chapter 6 - Selecting Delivery Methods; Fundamental Principles to Observe in Selecting Delivery Methods; A Decision Tree Approach to Selecting a Delivery Method; Conclusion; Chapter 7 - Support Services; Support Services Prior to Enrollment; Support Services for Enrolled Students; Support Services After Course or Program Completion; Summary; Chapter 8 - Ensuring High Completion Rates; The Problem of Retention; Retention in Distance Education Programs; Strategies for Improving Completion Rates; Summary TipsChapter 9 - Assessing Learning Outcomes; Guiding Principles; Methods of Assessment; Conclusion; Summary Tips; Chapter 10 - Program Evaluation; Evaluating Program Inputs; Program Processes; Assessing Outcomes; Analysis of Costs and Outcomes; Conclusion; Summary Tips; Chapter 11 - Accreditation; Guidelines for Distance Learning; Providing Evidence Regarding the Program's Effectiveness in Meeting the Guidelines; Conclusion; Summary Tips; Conclusion; Author Index; Subject Index; About the Authors
• Sommario/riassunto: Distance Learning is an ideal introduction to the world of new educational technologies. Filled with case studies, and built on an intuitive set of `How Do I ...' questions, it provides a strong foundation for teachers who need to know more about open and distance learning, across any academic discipline.