Technology, E-Learning and Distance Education

Following on from the award-winning first edition, this book is an essential guide to the use of technology in flexible and distance learning, weighing up the pros and cons of different media. Fully updated, this second edition includes: * criteria and guidelines for the design and delivery of effective teaching, using modern learning technologies * focus on the use of the Internet for distance and flexible education * looking at the design and use of emerging technologies such as web-based video-conferencing and speech recognition * emphasis on organizational and management issues and how these influence the effective use of technology * attention to the integration of online teaching with campus-based face-to-face teaching. This guide's focus is on basic principles and general guidelines which means that it applies to whatever technologies emerge in the future. It is essential reading not just for those specializing in flexible and distance learning and distance education, but anyone concerned with the integration of technology with teaching.Bates, A. W. is the author of 'Technology, E-Learning and Distance Education ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780415284370 and ISBN 0415284376.