The Design and Management of Effective Distance Learning Programs

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

• ISBN13: 9781930708204
• ISBN10: 1930708203
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-12-01
• Publisher: Igi Global

Summary

As computers, telecommunications technology and other electronic media have reduced the constraints imposed by geographic location, increasing numbers of organizations are using information technology to geographically disperse education. And as the number of distance learning programs continues to increase, a variety of challenges and issues must be faced. These issues include: costs incurred for remote space and equipment used, the loss of traditional evaluation methods, and the potential losses of academic integrity. The goal of this book is to increase the understanding of such major issues, challenges and solutions related to distance education and it is geared toward administrators and academicians trying to develop or improve distance education programs.

Table of Contents

The Role and Evolution of Distance Learning Into Higher Education
Distance Education: What is it? Utilization of Distance Education in Higher Education in the United States	p. 1
Distance Education in the Online World: Implications for Higher Education	p. 21
The Potential Attraction of Online Distance Education: Lessons from the Telecommuting Literature	p. 37
The Future of Distance Learning in the Traditional University	p. 55
Faculty, Student and Program Challenges
Faculty Perceptions and Participation in Distance Education: Pick Fruit From the Low-Hanging Branches	p. 75
The Challenge of Teaching Effectively from a Distance	p. 93
A Preliminary Exploration of Social Needs in Distance Education	p. 108
Online Courses: Strategies for Success	p. 125
Institutional and Library Services for Distance Education Courses and Programs	p. 141
Quality Assurance of Online Courses	p. 155
Implementing Distance Education: Programs, Designs and Experiences
Distance Education Quality: Success Factors for Resources, Practices and Results	p. 171
Establishing Successful Online Distance Learning Environments: Distinguishing Factors that Contribute to Online Courses and Programs	p. 190
Case Study in Managing a Distance Education Consortium	p. 205
Using Tutored Video Instruction Methodology to Deliver Management Education at a Distance in China	p. 218
Leveraging Distance Education Through the Internet: A Paradigm Shift in Higher Education	p. 233
Teaching Enterprise Systems in a Distance Education Mode	p. 262
About the Authors	p. 288
Index	p. 296
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