Economics of Distance and Online Learning

Theory, Practice and Research

Inbunden, Engelska, 2008

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Beskrivning

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the organizational models of distance and online learning from an international perspective and from the point of view of economic planning, costing and management decision-making. The book points to directions for the further research and development in this area, and will promote further understanding and critical reflection on the part of administrators, practitioners and researchers of distance education. The experiences and perspectives in distance education in the US are balanced with those in other areas of the world.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2008-03-31
Mått:152 x 229 x 23 mm
Vikt:544 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:308
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780415963886

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William J. Bramble, Santosh Panda

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1: Organizational and Cost Structures for Distance and Online Learning, William J. Bramble and Santosh PandaChapter 2: Changing Distance Education and Changing Organizational Issues, D. Randy Garrison and Heather Kanuka Chapter 3: Online Learning and the University, Chris CurranChapter 4: Virtual Schooling and Basic Education, Thomas ClarkChapter 5: Historical Perspectives on Distance Education in the United States, Paul J. Edelson and Von PittmanChapter 6: Funding of Distance and Online Learning in the United States, Mark J. Smith and William J. BrambleChapter 7: Funding Distance Education: A Regional Perspective, Santosh Panda and Ashok GabaChapter 8: Costs and Quality of Online Learning, Alistair InglisChapter 9: Costing Virtual University Education, Insung JungChapter 10: Cost-Benefit of Student Retention Policies and Practice, Ormond SimpsonChapter 11: Cost-Benefit of Online Learning, Zane L. Berge and Charlotte DonaldsonChapter 12: Transforming Workplace Learning: The Role of Embedded Learning in Creating a Competitive Workforce, Jade Nguyen Strattner and Diana Oblinger Chapter 13: Open Basic Education: Organizational Structures, Costs, and Benefits, Palitha EdirisinghaChapter 14: From Baobab to Bonsai: Revisiting Methodological Issues in the Costs and Economics of Distance Education and Distributed e-Learning, Thomas HülsmannChapter 15: Implications for Planning and Management of Distance and Online Learning, William Bramble and Santosh Panda