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Teaching and Learning at a Distance: Foundations of Distance Education, 3/E
ISBN-10: 0131196308
ISBN-13: 9780131196308
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 384 pp
Published: 06/30/2005
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For Distance Education courses.
The third edition of Teaching and Learning at a Distance: Foundations of Distance Education now emphasizes the importance of Internet-based instruction in teaching at a distance or managing distance education systems. This comprehensive text also includes the theory and research that informs distance learning, practical skills and knowledge needed to function immediately in a distance learning environment, and discussion of managerial and administrative issues that arise in the distance learning environment.
- Three-part organization-Theoretical and research-based foundations, teaching and learning applications, and managerial and administrative concerns; provides a manageable structure for acquiring the knowledge base needed to be an effective distance educator.
- Significantly increased coverage of online learning—Provides specifics on designing, delivering, and evaluating online learning in every chapter.
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Introduces students to the unique advantages and drawbacks of learning on the Internet and the World Wide Web.
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- Self-test questions and answers in each chapter-Help readers review key concepts and engage in analysis for deeper understanding.
- Updated references and resources in every chapter–Incorporate the results of recent studies on distance education versus local education.
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Ensures students the benefit of the most current thinking in this constantly changing field.
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- NEW! Chapter 12-Managing and Leading a Distance Education Environment-This chapter discusses the role and responsibilities of a leader in distance education.
- NEW! Learn how to design, deliver, and evaluate instruction online-Through more coverage of Internet-based instruction in virtually every chapter, illustrating how to use the increasingly important distance learning environment.
- NEW! Numerous visuals-Added to clarify concepts and explain procedures.
- NEW! Updated resources and references - in each section and every chapter providing the reader with current and relevant information.
PART I FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 1 Foudnations of Distance Education
Chapter 2 Definitions, History, and Theories of Distance Education
Chapter 3 Research and Distance Education
Chapter 4 Technologies and Distance Education
PART II TEACHING AND LEARNING
Chapter 5 Instructional Design for Distance Education
Chapter 6 The Student and Distance Education
Chapter 7 Teaching and Distance Education
Chapter 8 Handouts, Study Guides, and Visuals for Distance Education
Chapter 9 The World Wide Web, the Internet, and Distance Education
Chapter 10 Assessment for Distance Education
PART III MANAGING AND EVALUATING
Chapter 11 Copyright and Distance Education
Chapter 12 Managing and Leading a Distance Education Organization
Chapter 13 Evaluating Distance Education
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