Learning and Teaching in Distance Education: Analyses and Interpretations from an International Perspective / Edition 1

by Otto Peters

Overview

This unique and comprehensive overview of open and distance education is written by one of the best known names in the field. It integrates historical, contemporary and future aspects of distance education. Packed with international case studies, it goes beyond looking at the methods and technology of distance education, giving Otto Peters' renowned visions on the sociological and social impacts of distance education.
Now published in paperback for the first time, this new edition includes a new section on virtual universities. A major contribution to thinking on open and distance education, this new edition will reach an even wider audience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780749435943
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/01/2001
Series:	Open and Flexible Learning Series
Edition description:	REVISED
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Taking stock of ODE; distance and proximity; the three constructive concepts; the concepts in practice; modifying concepts; digital information and communication and the flexibility of the virtual university; teaching and learning models; analyses and perspectives.

Editorial Reviews

An overview of historical, contemporary, and future aspects of distance education. Concepts of distance education from European, Asian, and American countries are evaluated and a number of case studies are detailed. The impact of the digital age is considered as an important aspect of the future of distance learning. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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