Distance Learning (eBook)

Principles for Effective Design, Delivery, and Evaluation

Chandra Mohan Mehrotra, C . David Hollister, Lawrence McGahey (Autoren)

eBook Download: PDF

2001
256 Seiten
Sage Publications, Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4522-6426-4 (ISBN)

Inhalt

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Background and Audience
Overview of the Contents
Our Companion Web Site
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
2. Attracting Students to Distance Learning
How to Assess the Need and Demand for a Distance Program
Target Audience
Instructional Design and Mode of Delivery
Strategies for Marketing Distance Courses and Programs
Specific Ideas for Promoting and Marketing Distance Programs
Conclusion
3. Good Practices in Distance Education: How to Promote Student Learning and Development
The Good Practices
Summary Tips
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
5. Delivery Methods for Distance Education
Synchronous or Asynchronous?
Synchronous Delivery Methods
Asynchronous Delivery Methods
Conclusion
6. Selecting Delivery Methods
Fundamental Principles to Observe in Selecting Delivery Methods
A Decision Tree Approach to Selecting a Delivery Method
Conclusion
7. Support Services
Support Services Prior to Enrollment
Support Services for Enrolled Students
Support Services After Course or Program Completion
Summary
8. Ensuring High Completion Rates
The Problem of Retention
Retention in Distance Education Programs
Strategies for Improving Completion Rates
Summary Tips
9. Assessing Learning Outcomes
Guiding Principles
Methods of Assessment
Conclusion
Summary Tips
10. Program Evaluation
Evaluating Program Inputs
Program Processes
Assessing Outcomes
Analysis of Costs and Outcomes
Conclusion
Summary Tips
11. Accrditation
Guidelines for Distance Learning
Providing Evidence Regarding the Program′s Effectiveness in Meeting the Guidelines
Conclusion
Summary Tips
Conclusion
Author Index
Subjedt Index
About the Authors

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.9.2001
• Verlagsort: Thousand Oaks
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Spielen / Lernen ► Lernen / Lernspiele
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lektüren / Interpretationen
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Schulbuch / Allgemeinbildende Schulen
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
• Schlagworte: Distance Learning • Study skills
• ISBN-10: 1-4522-6426-0 / 1452264260
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4522-6426-4 / 9781452264264