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The evolution of the character and practice of distance education
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In this article, the evolution of the character and practice of distance education is discussed. But the focus is on the use of distance learning in the context of open, distance and e-learning.Abstract:
(1995). The evolution of the character and practice of distance education. Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning: Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 47-53.read more
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Foundations of distance education
TL;DR: The concept of distance education has been studied extensively in the literature as mentioned in this paper, with a focus on open, non-traditional, and distance education, and a typology of distance teaching systems.
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Theory and practice of distance education
TL;DR: This new edition of Theory and Practice of Distance Education has been thoroughly updated both by describing how practice has changed, and by examining recent research in the field.
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The foundations of distance education
TL;DR: The concept of distance education has been studied extensively in the literature, see as discussed by the authors for a survey. But the focus of this paper is on the following: 1. The Study of Distance Education 2. Open, Non-Traditional and Distance Education 3. Definition of Distance education 4. Independence and Autonomy 5. The Industrialisation of Teaching 6. Interaction and Communication 7. A Theoretical Framework 8. A Typology of Distance Teaching 9. Students and Staffing 10. Choice of Medium 11. Evaluation 12. Economics 13. Appraisal of Selection Systems 14.