An Introduction to Distance Education: Understanding Teaching and Learning in a New Era

An Introduction to Distance Education: Understanding Teaching and Learning in a New Era

Martha Cleveland-innes (Editor), D.r. Garrison (Editor)



* Paperback: 296 pages
* Publisher: Routledge (Feb 16 2010)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 041599599X
* ISBN-13: 9780415995993



An Introduction to Distance Education offers a comprehensive look at distance education today and outlines current theories, practices and goals. The goal of this book is to provide a detailed review of the influence of historical distance education theory and practice, and the current changes occurring in the field today. It outlines the practical skills and information that are essential to effective distance education design, delivery and navigation.

This volume brings together seminal contributors who have and are currently researching and shaping our understanding of distance education. The content of the book provides the discussion of past and present practices in higher and distance education, with a view to accessible education and appropriate use of Web 2.0 technology.

Using a Student-guided approach, each chapter offers the following pedagogical features to engage and support the teaching and learning process:

* Key Questions to Consider: Students can use these questions as triggers for further thoughts related to the topic. Instructors can use these questions for classroom and online discussion.

* Selected Further Reading: Offered at the end of every chapter

* Thinking Points: Strategically placed throughout the text, these points act as a spring board for further reflection and classroom discussion.

A perfect textbook for Educational Technology PhD, Masters and Certificate programs; students will receive a solid foundation for which to explore and develop new approaches to designing and implementing online courses.

About the Author
Athabasca University, Canada University of Calgary, Canada

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