The Economics and Management of Small Post-secondary Distance Education Systems

2020 ◽  
pp. 398-424
Author(s):  
Barry L. Snowden ◽  
John S. Daniel
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Education Systems ◽  
Post Secondary

scholarly journals The Development of Distance Education Systems in Turkey, the Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olaf Zawacki-Richter ◽  
Yasar Kondakci ◽  
Svenja Bedenlier ◽  
Uthman Alturki ◽  
Ahmed Aldraiweesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Education Research ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Education Systems ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Russian Federation

Abstract In many countries, open and distance education is perceived as a way to meet the growing need for higher education. This paper explores the development of online and distance education in three countries that are still a white spot on the landscape of international distance education research although they have implemented elaborated distance education systems: Turkey, Russia and Saudi-Arabia. In order to understand the current state of distance education systems in the three countries, their respective systems are described from a historical perspective, compared in regard to their organization, important institutions for open and distance education and current developments. This comparative analysis directs the focus on little investigated education systems and contributes to an enhanced understanding of their past, present, and future.

Identification of a Distance Education Expert

2015 ◽  
pp. 62-72
Author(s):  
Simber Atay
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
The Other ◽  
Ideal Model ◽  
Education Systems ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Education Theory ◽  
Global Capacity

We live in postmodern times and Distance Education is a hybrid assemblage formed by education, communication, and advanced technologic systems. There are many people who work for Distance Education institutions and organizations and there are many participants—the principal ones are naturally students/learners—of Distance Education environments. Thus, we could say that each of them is an expert of Distance Education. On the other hand, Distance Education systems are innovative, modular, popular, and easy to access. Distance Education systems become also inspiration source for conventional learning systems. In this chapter, the authors discuss who is/who could be a Distance Education Expert. Because Distance Education systems need Distance Education Theory to develop themselves, we need sophists to produce theory for Distance Education systems. The proposed expert is a sophist; thus, Plato's Sophist is an ideal model! This chapter aims to show the difficulties of identification and evaluates the innovative character and global capacity of Distance Education.

Marketing Library Services to Distance Learners

2011 ◽  
pp. 1391-1398
Author(s):  
Allyson Washburn ◽  
Terri Pedersen Summey
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Academic Skills ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Research Libraries

“The ACRL Guidelines for Distance Learning Library Services (2000) assert ‘access to adequate library services and resources is essential for the attainment of superior academic skills in post-secondary education, regardless of where students, faculty, and programs are located’ ” (Nicholas and Tomeo, 2005). Additionally, the guidelines include responsibility for promotion of library services to both students and faculty in distance education programs (Association of College and Research Libraries, Distance Learning Section, 2004, p.4). As the number of distance education programs and courses grows, and as methods of delivery evolve, distance education librarians have pro-actively assumed the role of providing equitable services and resources to all distance students using the Guidelines as a framework. However, providing the services and resources accomplishes nothing if faculty and students are not aware of them. Effective marketing efforts are needed to maximize the awareness and use of library services and resources.

Distance Education

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane A. Matthews
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
The United States ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Virtual Universities

Technology-based distance education is emerging as an increasingly visible feature of post-secondary education in the United States (U.S. Department of Education, 1999). Educators have the opportunity to define, design, and manage effective and robust teaching and learning systems, programs, and courses. As distance learning becomes a serious alternative to the standard classroom environment, enormous opportunities and dilemmas present themselves for the players. This chapter examines the technology used in distance education; the type of student utilizing distance education; advantages and disadvantages for the student, the instructor, and the institution in the use of distance education; and the players involved—including higher education institutions, virtual universities, states, and consortia.

The Emergence of Distance Learning in Higher Education

2000 ◽  
pp. 143-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Howard ◽  
Richard Discenza
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
On Line ◽  
Education Statistics ◽  
The U.S

Although distance learning is not a new phenomenon, recently there has been a huge jump in the number of organizations offering on-line instruction. The National Center for Education Statistics released a two-year survey on distance programs for higher education on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. The survey reported that one-third of U.S. post secondary schools offered distance education in 1995, and an additional 25% planned to offer courses within the next three years.

Transforming Chemistry Curricula and Courses to Support Adult Learners

2020 ◽  
pp. 419-445
Author(s):  
Lisa J. Nogaj
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Education Research ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Adult Learning ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Instructional Designers ◽  
Unique Challenge ◽  
Chemical Education Research ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Adult Learning Theories

This chapter presents a compilation of best practices for preparing chemistry curricula and courses that consider the cognitive needs of adult learners. Chemistry instructors at the post-secondary level may receive little guidance on how to meet the needs of adult learners, members of a diverse undergraduate STEM student population. The author illustrates how adult learning theories and chemical education research can be applied to support reentry learners. Some aspects of distance education for adult learners in the sciences are examined, especially the unique challenge of offering laboratory coursework in this setting. The author makes recommendations for supporting faculty who engage in course revision with adult chemistry learners in mind. This chapter is relevant for university-level chemistry faculty, administrators and instructional designers.

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