According to UNESCO statistics, 10 million of the world's 600 million students study at a distance. Theoretical Principles of Distance Education seeks to lay solid foundations for the education of these students and for the structures within which they study. As a more industrialised form of education provision, distance education is well adapted to the use of new communication technologies, and brings to education many of the strengths and dangers of post-industrialism. The central focus of the study of distance education is the placing of the student at home or at work and the...
According to UNESCO statistics, 10 million of the world's 600 million students study at a distance. Theoretical Principles of Distance Education
Otto Peters is widely recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on distance education. His theory of distance education as the most industrialized form of education is an original and far-reaching analysis of distance education. This collection brings together the best of Peters' work, most of which has not been previously available in the English language.
Otto Peters is widely recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on distance education. His theory of distance education as the most industr...
Distance education and training provision has expanded dramatically over the past few years. This best-selling introduction to the field has helped many to understand the origins and background of distance education, and has been used by students and professionals as a guide to policy and practice. It has now been updated in the light of the developments in recent years in Eastern Europe and the enormous advances in the use of new technologies. A new case study of distance education in China is also included.
Distance education and training provision has expanded dramatically over the past few years. This best-selling introduction to the field has helped ma...
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...
Despite the massive potential of distance learning on the World Wide Web the field of distance training is little known or understood. This work prese...
Despite the massive potential of distance learning on the internet, the field of distance training is little known or understood. This guide addresses this knowledge gap and:
*presents research into four models of distance education, into which it is claimed nearly all provision world-wide falls *provides a global overview of distance education and training *examines case studies of distance education establishments providing insight into their structure and advantages *challenges the premise that distance training lacks academic exellence and status *appraises the...
Despite the massive potential of distance learning on the internet, the field of distance training is little known or understood. This guide addres...
Although distance education has developed rapidly over the past decade, writing on the subject is still scattered over a diverse range of often inaccessible sources. This book brings together a selection of the best writing on distance education in recent years, and is an essential reference for all who work in the field.
Although distance education has developed rapidly over the past decade, writing on the subject is still scattered over a diverse range of often inacce...
