Distance Learning : the Essential Guide.

TipsChapter 9 - Assessing Learning Outcomes; Guiding Principles; Methods of Assessment; Conclusion; Summary Tips; Chapter 10 - Program Evaluation; Evaluating Program Inputs; Program Processes; Assessing Outcomes; Analysis of Costs and Outcomes; Conclusion; Summary Tips; Chapter 11 - Accreditation; G...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Williams, Dr. Marcia L.
Otros Autores: Paprock, Dr. Kenneth, Covington, Barbara G.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, 1998.
Temas:
Distance education > United States.
Telecommunication in education.
Distance education.
Distance education > United States.
Open learning.
Enseignement à distance > États-Unis.
Télécommunications en éducation.
Distance education
Telecommunication in education
Education.
Social Sciences.
Education, Special Topics.
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Background and Audience; Overview of the Contents; Our Companion Web Site; Chapter 1
  • Distance Education: What Is It? And Why Is It Expanding So Rapidly?; Impacts of Technology on Distance Education; The Prevalence of Distance Education in the United States; Societal Changes Contributing to the Growth of Distance Education; The Impact of Distance Education on Traditional Instruction; Criticisms of Distance Education; Conclusion; Chapter 2
  • Attracting Students to Distance Learning.
  • How to Assess the Need and Demand for a Distance ProgramTarget Audience; Instructional Design and Mode of Delivery; Strategies for Marketing Distance Courses and Programs; Specific Ideas for Promoting and Marketing Distance Programs; Conclusion; Chapter 3
  • Good Practices in Distance Education: How to Promote Student Learning and Development; The Good Practices; Summary Tips; Chapter 4
  • The Syllabus for Distance Learning Courses; What Is a Syllabus?; More Than a List; Outline for a Syllabus: Putting It Together; Other Issues; Summary Tips; Chapter 5
  • Delivery Methods for Distance Education.
  • Synchronous or Asynchronous?Synchronous Delivery Methods; Asynchronous Delivery Methods; Conclusion; Chapter 6
  • Selecting Delivery Methods; Fundamental Principles to Observe in Selecting Delivery Methods; A Decision Tree Approach to Selecting a Delivery Method; Conclusion; Chapter 7
  • Support Services; Support Services Prior to Enrollment; Support Services for Enrolled Students; Support Services After Course or Program Completion; Summary; Chapter 8
  • Ensuring High Completion Rates; The Problem of Retention; Retention in Distance Education Programs; Strategies for Improving Completion Rates.

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