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.

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All self-instructional material has one common characteristic - the use of "activities" to encourage and reaffirm learning. These activities may take many forms but essentially they encourage the learner to respond to the text rather than remain passive. It is in this active mode, many educationalists believe, that the most effective learning takes place. How, then, can open and distance learning practitioners ensure that they are providing their clients with appropriate and stimulating activities? In this book, Fred Lockwood examines the role of activities in self-instructional texts. Using evidence from teachers and learners alike, he draws conclusions about best practice and sets out guidelines for the design, presentation and use of truly effective activities. The text is interspersed with numerous examples of learning materials from industry, commerce and education and with its own series of activities to underline major points. The following questions are addressed and represent the focus of the book: why do we need activities in texts?; what models influence how we write them?; what form can activities take and what problems could be associated with different forms?; and how do you think activities are used and how do you think students use them? This approach to a neglected aspect of open and distance learning will be of interest to all those involved in designing open and distance learning systems, whether teachers, trainers, advisors, in-house training managers or training consultants.

Lists contacts and fields of study. (view table of contents)

Discusses various delivery methods used in distance learning, the pros and cons of this form of education, determining if a program is above-board or a scam, and financial aid issues, and lists over 1500 programs. (view table of contents)

Lists contacts and fields of study

Product Description: Far and away the most successful book of its kind, this guide remains unparalleled in its useful tips, friendly tone, and up-to-the-minute information on getting a degree electronically or by mail. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Offers information on admission requirements, subjects available, and financial aid (view table of contents)

Product Description: This book lists the top 100 accredited programs available through the mail or over the wires, including full contact information (e-mail, website, phone, fax, etc.) and a detailed personal evaluation of the school and its programs...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Publisher's Note Far and away the most successful book of its kind, this guide has sold more than a quarter of a million copies....Revised and updated to include full information on the top 100 accredited schools offering degrees by mail and Internet...read more

Provides entries for accredited and non-accredited institutions which offer independent study programs, and includes enrollment information

Product Description: The concept of distance education is not new. However, with advances in technology, it is being practiced in very new ways. People are using computers to access and acquire vast amounts of information. Distance education practices and procedures allow learners flexibility in terms of when and what to learn...read more

Product Description: Book by Bear, John

Identifies American colleges that offer programs of independent study and provides information on admission requirements, financial aid, and available subjects

Identifies schools offering alternative degree programs

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Product Description: Designed for those developing open or distance learning materials, this guide describes various kinds of projects along with the appropriate tuition methods, assessment procedures and the expected learning outcome. The tutor's role as supervisor is examined, as are grading and assessment methods...read more

Product Description: Offers advice to those involved in the design of open and distance learning courses on creating an organized system of programme evaluation. The text addresses the need for such a programme, the organization of the evaluation, the determination of priorities and programme implementation...read more

Product Description: This practical handbook guides teachers in open and distance learning through the key phases of planning and developing materials for coursework. Each phase involves a specific sequence of development tasks, supported by background information, examples and checklists.

This reference work explores the concept of open learning, interpreting it as the provision of an environment and learning opportunities which cause effective learning to take place. This edition has been revised and updated to examine the design of flexible learning resource materials, to be used within traditional training programmes. New methods used for flexible learning - interactive videos, CDs, audio and tape support - are described in detail. There is also an extensive glossary of open learning terminology, plus workshop formats and exercises designed for the developers and tutors of open learning courses.

Lists schools with information on each program, including tuition, majors and degrees offered, and key contact persons