Distance Training : Taking Stock at a Time of Change

ISBN-13: 9780415230650 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 176 str.

Desmond Keegan

Opis

Despite the massive potential of distance learning on the World Wide Web the field of distance training is little known or understood. This work presents reserch into four models of distance education, into which it is claimed nearly all provision world-wide falls provide a global overview of distance eduction and training examines case studeis of distance education establishments providing insight into their structure and advantages challenges the premise that distance training lacks academic excellence and status appraises the role of distance education as a tool for employers to provide more effective and efficient training for employees. Born in the 19th century, distance training came of age in the 20th century. The author presents an overview of distance training from its inception and looks forward to the innovations of the future.

Spis treści

1.Global overview at a time of change 2.From the Industrial Revolution to the Electronics Revolution 3.Characteristics of distance training 4.Virtual and distance training 5.The distance training models and their future 6.Case studies 7.Can academic excellence be achieved at a distance? 8.The distance training industry market 9.The coming of the Internet 10.Distance training on the World Wide Web 11.Methodology 12.National profiles

O autorze

Desmond Keegan