Download or read book Getting Started with Open and Distance Learning written by Koen DePryck and published by Garant. This book was released on 2005-05 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Creating Online Learning Experiences written by Matt Crosslin and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-22 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an updated look at issues that comprise the online learning experience creation process. As online learning evolves, the lines and distinctions between various classifications of courses has blurred and often vanished. Classic elements of instructional design remain relevant at the same time that newer concepts of learning experience are growing in importance. However, problematic issues new and old still have to be addressed. This handbook explores many of these topics for new and experienced designers alike, whether creating traditional online courses, open learning experiences, or anything in between.
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Download or read book Guide to Online Learning written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peterson's Guide to Online Learning can help you get the most out of your online learning experience with helpful details on: Online learning guidance Online study habits Live chat sessions Virtual learning groups Online payment advice Common online mistakes Peterson's is with you every step of the way. With our resources for education exploration, financial aid, and test prep, you'll be well prepared for success! Comprehensive online learning guidance, including tips on making the most of your online learning experience Truths and myths of online learning and frequent learner errors Information about online degree programs, online certifications, and continuing education Advice on paying for online classes, software, and textbooks Peterson's is a leading provider of education content in the United States and has partnered with the DoD to provide a wide range of online products and services designed to help military service members and their families reach their education and career goals. Book jacket.
Download or read book Distance Learning written by Marcia L. Williams and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1999 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addresses some of the key questions at the heart of new educational technologies. The authors look at options that are available to institutions considering the addition of distance learning to their programs, strategies for integrating new equipment with existing equipment, and ways of fostering a positive learning environment without face-to-face contact. Includes many case studies. Paper edition (unseen), $29.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Download or read book Optimizing Open and Distance Learning in Higher Education Institutions written by Pandey, Umesh Chandra and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-06-19 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology has broadened learning opportunities for students in the modern age. No longer limited by proximity and location, learners can utilize online education environments to attain their advanced degrees. Optimizing Open and Distance Learning in Higher Education Institutions is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly material on the development of e-learning programs and other technologies in university settings. Highlighting numerous topics such as quality assurance, learning measurement, and skill training, this book is ideally designed for administrators, teachers, academics, researchers, and professionals interested in emerging trends for open and distance education.
Download or read book Opening Education written by Terry Evans and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a society with ever-changing needs and expectations. Education practitioners and policy makers need therefore to face the challenges of new economic, social and technological conditions in their work. There is a global concern to develop forms of education and training which are open to the demands of needs of learners, and which are accessible at times and places suitable to those learners. Governments, institutions and practitioners are developing and implementing policies which reflect these trends. The overall theme of this book is the relationship between government and organizational policies and the work of practitioners in open and distance learning. The book does this by exploring a selection of international examples. The authors, many of them recognized experts, write from a wide range of international and organizational perspectives. Each one draws on significant experience within his or her field. Terry Evans is Head of the Graduate School of Education at Deakin University. He was the foundation director of the Master of Distance Education course there and has extensive experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. Daryl Nation is Deputy Head of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Monash University. He is Associate Professor in the School and divides his time between policy development, research and teaching.
Download or read book An Administrator s Guide to Online Education written by Kaye Shelton and published by IAP. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Administrator’s Guide to Online Education is an essential resource for the higher education administrator. Unlike most books regarding online education, this book is not about teaching; it is about effectively administrating an online education program. Grounded in existing distance education theory, and drawing from best practices, current research, and an extensive review of current literature, An Administrator’s Guide to Online Education systematically identifies and discusses seven key issues that affect the practice of online education today: leadership and strategic planning, policy and operation, faculty, online student services, online student success, technology and the courseware management system, and finally marketing. Throughout the text, the authors provide case studies, examples, policies, and resources from actual institutions, which further enhance the value of this text. An Administrator’s Guide to Online Education, encompasses the issues and provides information on how to accomplish one specific task: successful online education administration.
Download or read book Policy for Open and Distance Learning written by H. D. Perraton and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book considers the questions that planners and policy makers in open and distance learning need to address at any level of education.
Download or read book Planning and Developing Open and Distance Learning written by Reginald F. Melton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is aimed at those who are considering, or just starting to plan open and distance learning courses. It offers practical advice on how to find your students, expand your audience and become cost-effective without compromising quality. The main areas covered are: basic principles and different approaches to ODL different types of self-study materials, media, and student support from your institution building quality assurance into the development process With a wide range of practical, tried-and-tested examples and case studies, the book provides a complete guide to setting up ODL courses.
Download or read book Learning How to Learn written by Barbara Oakley, PhD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book A Mind for Numbers A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "Learning How to Learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish they'd discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains: • Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process • How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box • Why having a poor memory can be a good thing • The value of metaphors in developing understanding • A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating Filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.
Download or read book Handbook of Open Distance and Digital Education written by Olaf Zawacki-Richter and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 1425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access handbook offers a one-stop-shop for both new and established researchers, educators, policy makers and administrators in the field of open, distance and digital education (ODDE) to gain a comprehensive overview of the history, theory and practice at all levels of ODDE, and at the same time stimulates in-depth discussions on various themes and issues of ODDE for today and future. Researchers, scholars and students in the field of ODDE can use this handbook as a major reference to conduct their own research and learning agendas. To cover the field comprehensively, the handbook is structured following the 3M framework developed by one of the chief editors Zawacki-Richter. The 3M framework categorizes the major research areas and issues in ODDE on three levels. Accordingly, the handbook is divided into six sections in total, two section at each of the three levels: 1) Macro Level – ODDE Systems and Theories, 2) Meso Level - Institutional Perspectives, Management and Organization, and 3) Micro Level – Learning and Teaching in ODDE. This is an open access book.
Download or read book Trends and Issues in Distance Education 2nd Edition written by Lya Visser and published by IAP. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last decade, the field of distance education (and e-learning) has substantially strengthened and assumed a more international scope. There has been an impressive growth in the conceptual, empirical and experiential foundations of the field. Trends and Issues in Distance Education: International Perspectives (2nd Ed) captures a representative snapshot of the breadth of current global trends and issues in distance education theory, research, and practice. Through 21 chapters (from over 30 international authors), the book documents new developments in distance education scholarship and practice, presenting a diverse set of viewpoints on the trends and issues affecting this increasingly central discipline. The book is for researchers, practitioners, and students. Chapters speak to the many creative ways in which distance education addresses learning and human development needs around the world. They focus on distance education in dissimilar settings that extend beyond the limitations of the dominating paradigms of the highly developed economies. Contributing authors touch upon conceptual as well as practical issues. They critically reflect on both large- and small-scale distance education initiatives, discussing the use of everything from the most advanced technologies (e.g., 3-D computing) to the most rudimentary technologies (e.g., wind-up radios).
Download or read book Getting Started with Blended Learning written by William Kist and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provide a quick synopsis of the best ideas found to make the most of blended instruction by learning to navigate the technical details of Internet access and learning management systems.
Download or read book Getting Started with Blended Learning written by William Kist and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to incorporate purposeful and effective online learning into your classes but aren’t sure where to begin? Here’s the perfect introductory guide to planning a hybrid class for grades 4–12. Author and educator William Kist enthusiastically advocates for blended learning as he explains how to * Navigate the technical details of Internet access and learning management systems. * Decide which learning experiences are best delivered online and which should be saved for face-to-face instruction. * Organize your online space for maximum effectiveness, respond to your students, and structure online discussions that are most beneficial for students. * Evaluate the design of your blended instruction, and refine it for the next class. No matter what subject you teach, Getting Started with Blended Learning can help you develop the skills and confidence to introduce students to this engaging way of learning.
Download or read book Innovation in Open and Distance Learning written by Fred Lockwood and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume draws together experiences in the application of technology to distributed learning. It offers an appraisal of the strategies and processes for managing change in open and distance learning and presents a progressive vision for all those involved in this widespread discipline.
