An introduction to distance education : understanding teaching and learning in a new era / [print] edited by M.F. Cleveland-Innes and D.R. Garrison. - New York : Routledge, (c)2010. - xi, 281 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographies and index.

Teaching and learning in distance education: enter a new era The Industrial Era. -- Foundations of distance education Organization and technology of distance education Teaching and learning in distance education before the digital age A new era. -- Distance education in a post-Fordist time: negotiating difference Beyond boundaries: the evolution of distance education Teaching and learning in post-industrial distance education A unified approach. -- The future of learning technologies: transformational developments Blended learning The future of distance education: reformed, scrapped or recycled Leadership in a new era of higher distance education M.F. Clevland-Innes -- D.R. Garrison, M.F. Cleveland-Innes -- Gary E. Miller -- Margaret Haughey -- Heather Kanuka, Charmaine Brooks -- Doug Shale -- Karen Swan -- Phil Ice -- Norman D. Vaughan -- Terry Evans, Brian Pualing -- M.F. Cleveland-Innes, Albert Sangra -- D.R. Garrison, M.F. Cleveland-Innes.

" ... A comprehensive look at the field today, outlining current theories, practices and goals. The book reviews the influence of past distance education theory and practice, along with current changes. It oulines the practical skills and information that are essential to effective distance design, delivery and navigation"--Back cover.



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Distance education.

LC5800.G242.I587 2010 LC5800