Distance Learning and University Effectiveness: Changing Educational Paradigms for Online Learning

by Howard, Caroline; Schenk, Karen D.; Discenza, Richard

• ISBN13: 9781591401780
• ISBN10: 159140178X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Igi Global

Summary

Distance Learning and University Effectiveness: Changing Educational Paradigms for Online Learning addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with information and communication technologies (ICTs) as related to education. From discussing new and innovative educational paradigms and learning models resulting from ICTs to addressing future student needs and international issues, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the paradigm, teaching, technology and other changes that may be required of universities to remain in the new competitive marketplace of online learning.

Table of Contents

Preface	vi
Caroline Howard
Karen Schenk
K. D. Schenk
Richard Discenza
Section I: Strategies and Paradigms
How Distance Programs will Affect Students, Courses, Faculty and Institutional Futures	1	(20)
Murray Turoff
Richard Discenza
Caroline Howard
Design Levels for Distance and Online Learning	21	(34)
Judith V. Boetcher
E-Moderating in Higher Education	55	(24)
Gilly Salmon
Community-Based Distributed Learning in a Globalized World	79	(20)
Elizabeth Wellburn
Gregory Claeys
Section II: Course Development Instruction and Quality Issues
Online Course Design Principles	99	(20)
Lance J. Richards
Kim E. Dooley
James R. Lindner
Theory and Practice for Distance Education: A Heuristic Model for the Virtual Classroom	119	(25)
Charles E. Beck
Gary R. Schornack
Looking for Indicators of Success for Distance Education	144	(19)
Wm. Benjamin Martz, Jr.
Venkateshwar K. Reddy
Karen Sangermano
Online Assessment in Higher Education: Strategies to Systematically Evaluate Student Learning	163	(14)
Elizabeth A. Buchanan
Assessing the Impact of Internet Testing: Lower Perceived Performance	177	(13)
Wm. Benjamin Martz, Jr.
Morgan M. Shepherd
Modular Web-Based Teaching and Learning Environments as a Way to Improve E-Learning	190	(23)
Oliver Kamin
Svenja Hagenhoff
The Effect of Culture on Email Use: Implications for Distance Learning	213	(22)
Jonathan Frank
Janet Toland
Karen Schenk
K. D. Schenk
Section III: Building an Organization for Successful Distance Education Programs
A Strategy to Expand the University Education Paradigm	235	(18)
Richard Ryan
Return on Investment for Distance Education Offerings: Developing a Cost Effective Model	253	(25)
Evan T. Robinson
Financing Expensive Technologies in an Era of Decreased Funding: Think Big ... Start Small ... and Build Fast	278	(24)
Yair Levy
Michelle M. Ramim
Education Networks: Expected Market- and Cost-Oriented Benefits	302	(20)
Svenja Hagenhoff
Michaela Knust
Supplemental Web Sites: An Innovative Use of Information Technology for Instructional Delivery	322	(18)
Malini Krishnamurthi
About the Authors	340	(9)
Index	349