Distance learning technologies issues, trends, and opportunities /

In today's technology-crazed environment, distance learning is touted as a cost-effective option for delivering employee training and higher education programs, such as bachelor's, master's and even doctoral degrees. This book provides readers with an in-depth understanding of distanc...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: IGI Global.
Other Authors: Lau, Linda K., 1958-
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Hershey, Pa. : IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA), c2000.
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Table of Contents:
  • Web-based learning and instruction: a constructivist approach
  • Interactive distance learning
  • Summative and formative evaluations of Internet-based teaching
  • Implementing corporate distance training using change management, strategic planning and project management
  • Three strategies for the use of distance learning technology in higher education
  • Distance learning alliances in higher education
  • Elements of a successful distributed learning program
  • Online teaching and learning: essential conditions for success
  • Developing a learning environment: applying technology and TQM to distance learning
  • Digital video in education
  • The emergence of distance learning in higher education: a revised group decision support systems typology with empirical results
  • Commuting the "distance" of distance learning: the Pepperdine story
  • The web as a learning environment for kids: case study: "Little Horus"
  • Web-based instruction systems
  • A case for case studies via video-conferencing
  • Web-based training for the network marketing industry.