1st Edition

Delivering Learning on the Net The Why, What and How of Online Education

By Martin Weller Copyright 2002
    196 Pages
    by Routledge

    196 Pages
    by Routledge

    As online education becomes more familiar, so the reality of using it in teaching and learning has moved beyond the realm of the specialist. Pedagogy and best practice
    Delivering Learning on the Net explores the reality of online education today. Martin Weller chaired the groundbreaking Open University course You, Your computer and the Net, which is now the largest for-credit online course in Europe. Based on this and his experiences elsewhere, the book is a comprehensive resource grounded in practical reality as well as in research. Key issues covered include:
    *the Net and its relation to education;
    *developing and implementing online courses;
    *the key issues surrounding online education.
    Teachers, trainers, technologists, administrators and decision-makers working in higher and further education will all find much of value in this book.

    Introduction: Who this book is for; The contents of the book; The approach of the book. Part 1 Why the Net is significant: Introduction; You, your computer and the Net; Educational technology: promise unfulfilled; Broadcast media and CD ROM; Why the Net i

    Biography

    Martin Weller

    'With a book that has such a broad canvas ... readers will find a wealth of insights that they may wish to explore in greater depth.' - BJET 35(6)

    '[A] very useful book.' - BJET 35(6)

    'This publication is a very useful one. It provides a concise and helpful "picture" of the current issues involved in designing, developing and delivering online courses.' - Innovations in Education and Teaching International