Distance Learning and University Effectiveness: Changing Educational Paradigms for Online Learning

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Caroline Howard, Karen Schenk, Richard Discenza
Idea Group Inc (IGI), Jan 1, 2004 - Education - 352 pages
Distance Learning and University Effectiveness: Changing Educational Paradigms for Online Learning addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with information and communication technologies (ICTs) as related to education. From discussing new and innovative educational paradigms and learning models resulting from ICTs to addressing future student needs and international issues, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the paradigm, teaching, technology and other changes that may be required of universities to remain in the new competitive marketplace of online learning.
 

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Karen Schenk K D Schenk and Associates Consulting
1
Design Levels for Distance and Online Learning
21
EModerating in Higher Education
55
CommunityBased Distributed Learning in a Globalized
79
Online Course Design Principles
99
A Heuristic
119
Looking for Indicators of Success for Distance
144
Strategies
163
Modular WebBased Teaching and Learning Environments
190
Implications
213
A Strategy to Expand the University Education
235
Developing a Cost Effective Model
253
Financing Expensive Technologies in an Era
278
Expected Market and Cost
302
An Innovative Use
322
About the Authors
340

Lower Perceived
177

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