ABSTRACT
The book presents a comprehensive account of research and development activities in open, ditance and flexible learning from acknowledged experts from around the world. The use of open, distance and flexible learning materials is expanding dramatically, not just in schools, further and higher education but also in industry, commerce and the social services. Most higher education institutions now have an open learning unit or educational development centre, and major organisations such as british Steel, National Westminster Bank, Leeds Building Society, Rover Cars and the Inland Revenue have formed units to develop teaching and training materials. Internationally, growth is even more impressive, with new open universities planned for Singapore, Bangladesh, South Africa and india, whist those in Malaysia, Thailand and Australia continue to expand. But current and future practice must be based on research evidence rather than intuition. With contributions from all the leading names in this field, this book will be a key sourcbook for teachers, trainers and students.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|51 pages
Trends and Directions
part II|32 pages
The Student Experience
part III|42 pages
Information Technology
part IV|46 pages
Learner Use of Media
chapter 15|13 pages
Electronic Highway or Weaving Loom?
part V|45 pages
Course Design and Assessment
part VI|57 pages
Learner Support and Management
part VII|55 pages
Textual Materials
chapter VII 28|10 pages
The Development of Printed Materials
part VIII|37 pages
Evaluation and Quality