Distance Learning and University Effectiveness: Changing Educational Paradigms for Online LearningCaroline Howard, Karen Schenk, Richard Discenza 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. |
Contents
Chapter I How Distance Programs will Affect Students Courses Faculty and Institutional Futures | 1 |
Chapter II Design Levels for Distance and Online Learning | 21 |
Chapter III EModerating in Higher Education | 55 |
Chapter IV CommunityBased Distributed Learning in a Globalized World | 79 |
Section II Course Development Instruction and Quality Issues | 98 |
Chapter V Online Course Design Principles | 99 |
A Heuristic Model for the Virtual Classroom | 119 |
Chapter VII Looking for Indicators of Success for Distance Education | 144 |
Implications for Distance Learning | 213 |
Section III Building an Organization for Successful Distance Educations Programs | 234 |
Chapter XII A Strategy to Expand the University Education Paradigm | 235 |
Developing a Cost Effective Model | 253 |
Think Big Start Small and Build Fast | 278 |
Expected Market and CostOriented Benefits | 302 |
An Innovative Use of Information Technology for Instructional Delivery | 322 |
About the Authors | 340 |
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