Reviews and Testimonials
Distance Learning Technologies: Issues, Trends, and Opportunities"Distance Learning Technologies: Issues, Trends, and Opportunities is an indispensable resource for anyone considering integrating distance learning into their curriculum. The content pertaining to the many different methodologies, most assuredly establishes an underlying foundation of what is necessary to develop an effective educational environment, whether it be on site on in a remote learning facility."
– Chad HicksAT&T
Excellent overview of interactive distance learning technologies. Academians and practitioners share their research and experiences on developing distance learning courses or training using the Internet as their primary device. It covers such various issues as theoretical foundation, strategic planning, structural design, success factors, quality control and much more in this area. It is a must read for those who are interested in distance learning.
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– Mabel QiuDepartment of ISDSVirginia State University
This book provides a comprehensive review of what distance learning is about, which includes theory, tools, strategies, and particle implications. The cases presented in the latter part of the book strongly support the principle and theory described in the book.
– Khamsouk KhamAT&T Network Evolution
This book is a very useful resource for managers and institutional administrators who are interested in utilizing distance learning as a significant innovative tool for employee training and advance degree education.
– Dr. Yu Cheng Shen
This book should be of interest to those engaged in distance education programs, regardless of the particular technology facilities they have available for use. The advice given and the experiences described are not tied to a specific technology or programming system, so that the readers will be able to make broad application of the book's content. The emphasis of the book is on developing and implementing effective educational strategies and understanding implications.
– Roger Grice, Rensselaer Polytechnic, USA
The book presents a comprehensive overview of contemporary distance learning technologies, both in the sense of a product and a process. Therefore, the contents of the chapters deal successfully with a number of theoretical issues and practical considerations. Each chapter describes conceptual frameworks, guiding principles, critical steps, current technologies, and future trends in their respective areas. The case studies contribute to the development of an in-depth understanding of the important issues by relating theoretical explanations to practical challenges in order to create strong distance learning alternatives. In this respect, the book is a useful guide for those who are interested in technology-based distance learning, particularly policy makers, managers, and practitioners.
– Reviewed for Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education by Professor Ali Simsek, Andoulu University, Turkey Please visit for full review: http://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr.