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Distance education is defined as institution-based formal education where the learning group is separated, and where interactive telecommunications systems are used to connect learners, resources, and instructors. This definition is expanded on in the 2009 yearbook of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, which validates this definition of the field. Distance Education: Definition and Glossary of Terms, 3rd Edition is unique in that it packages the terms together under one cover making this rapidly advancing complex topic easier to comprehend. The book addresses the complexities of terminology used in the field of distance education. In a time where distance education is becoming widely utilized across the globe, this at-a-glace approach makes it easier than ever to respond to the growing demand and questions about this subject matter.
Preface.
Part I. Defining Distance Education.
Chapter 1. Emerging Definitions.
Chapter 2. A Brief History of Distance Education.
Chapter 3. Theory and Distance Education.
Chapter 4. Summary.
Part II. Distance Education Today and Tomorrow.
Chapter 5. The Effectiveness of Distance Education.
Chapter 6. What Is Distance Education? Facts About Distance Education.
Chapter 7. Status of Distance Education.
Chapter 8. Summary.
Part III. The Focus of Distance Education Research.
Chapter 9. Learning Outcomes.
Chapter 10. Learner Perceptions.
Chapter 11. Learner Attributes.
Chapter 12. Interaction.
Chapter 13. Barriers to Distance Education.
Chapter 14. Distance Education Technology.
Chapter 15. Summary.
Part IV. Glossary of Terms.
About the Authors.