1st Edition
Higher Education Through Open and Distance Learning
Edited By Keith Harry
Copyright 1999
328 Pages
by
Routledge
328 Pages
by
Routledge
312 Pages
by
Routledge
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Published in association with the Commonwealth of Learning Open and distance learning has expanded dramatically in recent years across the world, across the spectrum of subject areas, and across educational levels. This book takes a detailed look at the state of the art of open and distance learning in higher education, and presents a fascinating picture of a world and its educational culture... Read more
1 Open and distance learning for the new society PART 1 Themes 2 The internationalisation of higher education 3 The impact of telecommunications 4 Professional reflective practice and lifelong learning 5 Flexible learning and university change 6 The costs of distance education 7 Africa 8 America 9 Asia 10 Europe 11 Oceania Afterword: Open learning and/or distance education: which one for what purpose?
Biography
Keith Harry was until recently Director of the International Centre for Distance Learning at the Open University, and is now a freelance adviser.
'For a more balanced view of the challenges, achievements, and future of distance learning worldwide, in mind, scope, and spirit, this reviewer recommends this edited work.' - Higher Education in Europe
