Teaching And Learning At A Distance: Foundations of Distance Education

Simonson, Michael R. (Editor)/ Smaldino, Sharon/ Albright, Michael/ Zvacek, Susan

ISBN 10: 0131196308 / ISBN 13: 9780131196308

Published by Prentice Hall, 2005

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3rd edition. 360 pages. 9.25x7.50x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0131196308

Bibliographic Details

Title: Teaching And Learning At A Distance: ...

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Brand New

Edition: 3rd Edition

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Synopsis:

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.

From the Back Cover:

Are you prepared to teach at a distance or manage distance education systems? The fourth edition of Teaching and Learning at a Distance: Foundations of Distance Education provides you with the basics you need to become a knowledgeable distance educator including:

• theory and research that inform distance learning (Part I),
• practical skills and knowledge needed to function immediately in a distance learning environment (Part II),
• and managerial and administrative issues that arise in the distance learning environment (Part III).  

Teaching and Learning at a Distance is unique in its broad coverage of the various technologies that can be used for the delivery of distance education from correspondence study to online, internet-based learning. Current users of this text will recognize the organization of the table of contents has not changed but will be pleased to see the information reflects current thought and accepted practices in distance education including an increased emphasis on internet-based distance education.

 

Features For Your Success:

• NEW! Increased coverage of Course Management Systems.
• NEW! Assessment for Distance Education (Chapter10) has been thoroughly revised.
• NEW! Copyright and Distance Education (Chapter 11) reflects major updates in the interpretation of copyright case law providing a more comprehensive and applied perspective.
• NEW! A Look at Best Practice Issues feature presents critical issues in the field of distance education.
• NEW! Stronger emphasis is placed on how to design, deliver, and evaluate online instruction as distance education has matured and the importance of online instruction has grown.
• NEW! Discussion Questions have been added to five chapters encouraging class disucssion on chapter-related key concepts and issues.
• Chapter Goals and Objectives provide you with an organizational plan and structure chapter information.
• Numerous visuals have been added to clarify concepts and explain procedures.
• Self-Test Questions and Answers to Self-Test Questions sections at end of key chapters help the reader review  the core ideas and issues of the chapter.
• References and Additional Readings are included at the end of select chapters for further exploration of chapter concepts.