Routledge Studies in Distance Education

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1. Open and Distance Learning in the Developing World

   2nd Edition

   By Hilary Perraton

   Series: Routledge Studies in Distance Education

   This revised and updated edition of Open and Distance Learning in the Developing World sets the expansion of distance education in the context of general educational change and explores its use for basic and non-formal education, schooling, teacher training and higher education. Engaging with a...

   Published November 29th 2006 by Routledge
2. Technology, e-learning and Distance Education

   By A.W. (Tony) Bates

   Series: Routledge Studies in Distance Education

   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,...

   Published April 13th 2005 by Routledge
3. Rethinking Learner Support in Distance Education

   Change and Continuity in an International Context

   Edited by Roger Mills, Alan Tait

   Series: Routledge Studies in Distance Education

   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...

   Published December 11th 2002 by Routledge
4. Planning and Developing Open and Distance Learning

   A Framework for Quality

   By Reginald F. Melton

   Series: Routledge Studies in Distance Education

   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...

   Published April 24th 2002 by Routledge
5. Using Learning Technologies

   International Perspectives on Practice

   Edited by Elizabeth J. Burge, Margaret Haughey

   Series: Routledge Studies in Distance Education

   This collection of first-hand accounts from experienced and accomplished learning technology practitioners highlights issues in using learning technologies for flexible, distance and open learning. Drawing on their own experience, the authors identify and explore the most practical and complex...

   Published August 22nd 2001 by Routledge
6. Open and Distance Learning in the Developing World

   By Hilary Perraton

   Series: Routledge Studies in Distance Education

   This revised and updated edition of Open and Distance Learning in the Developing World sets the expansion of distance education in the context of general educational change and explores its use for basic and non-formal education, schooling, teacher training and higher education. Engaging with a...

   Published December 1st 1999 by Routledge
7. Opening Education

   Policies and Practices from Open and Distance Education

   By Terry Evans, Daryl Nation

   Series: Routledge Studies in Distance Education

   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...

   Published September 25th 1996 by Routledge
8. Foundations of Distance Education

   3rd Edition

   By Desmond Keegan

   Series: Routledge Studies in Distance Education

   Distance education and training provision has expanded dramatically over the past few years. This best-selling introduction to the field has helped many to understand the origins and background of distance education, and has been used by students and professionals as a guide to policy and practice....

   Published September 25th 1996 by Routledge
9. Open and Distance Learning Today

   Edited by Fred Lockwood

   Series: Routledge Studies in Distance Education

   The book presents a comprehensive account of research and development activities in open, ditance and flexible learning from acknowledged experts from around the world. The use of open, distance and flexible learning materials is expanding dramatically, not just in schools, further and higher...

   Published June 14th 1995 by Routledge
10. Theory and Practice of Distance Education

    2nd Edition

    By Borje Holmberg

    Series: Routledge Studies in Distance Education

    Distance education is practised in all parts of the world and in recent years, its scope has developed enormously and rapidly. It has become an intrinsic part of many national educational systems and an academic discipline in its own right. Research into the area has produced a body of theory which...

    Published December 14th 1994 by Routledge