The Distance Education Evolution: Issues and Case Studies

By Catherine C. Schifter, Linda Greenwood, Monolescu

Addresses issues regarding the development and design of online courses, and the implementation and evaluation of an online learning program. Several chapters include design strategies for online... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591401208
• ISBN13: 9781591401209
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Information Science Publishing
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.2" x 10.5"

Customer Reviews

A must read for those interested in Distance Education

This book is an excellent resource on Distance Education. Part I explores many of the central issues that will be faced by anyone who is involved in developing and implementing a Distance Education course, especially one using an online format. This section provides a wealth of valuable information and guidelines. Part II presents some practical applications of Distance Education in various academic disciplines. These interesting illustrations serve as models for course development and provide further insights into the many practical considerations related to Distance Education, such as how to make online courses accessible to those with various disabilities, how online learning compares to face-to-face instruction from a cost-effectiveness standpoint, how to evaluate online courses, and how to encourage faculty participation in Distance Education programs. If you have wondered about any of these questions, then this is the book for you.