Distance Education: A Systems View (Paperback)

~ Michael G. Moore (Author), Greg Kearsley (Author)

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The most comprehensive and authoritative text on the subject, DISTANCE EDUCATION, SECOND EDITION retains its emphasis on a systems approach in the organization and selection of material. The authors apply their long and broad experience to the task of selecting from, and clarifying, information on the theory, research, and practice of distance education, including how to design and teach courses, the technologies employed, characteristics of learners, organizational structures, and policy perspectives.

About the Author

Michael G. Moore is Professor of Education in the Department of Learning and Performance Systems at the Pennsylvania State University. He served as Director of the American Center for the Study of Distance Education from 1986 to 2002, and as Editor of The American Journal of Education from 1986 to the present time. He has worked at the British Open University and the World Bank and continues as a consultant to the World Bank, UNESCO, and IMF as well as several national governments, universities, and corporations. Moore served a four-year term as Vice-President of the International Council for Distance Education, and was a founding member of the Board of the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA). He was inducted into the USDLA’s Hall of Fame in 2002.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 2 edition (July 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534506887
• ISBN-13: 978-0534506889
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #526,341 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Broad summary, April 19, 1999

By	B. Jacobsen "whsy82" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Perhaps this book was written for policy-makers. It's not very specific about curriculum design nor technology, if that's what you are looking for. It does a pretty job of citing other research and case-studies of implementation. It also seems to state a lot of "basics": like "The study guide should do more than merely present subject matter. It should contain directions and guidance for the students..." (page 79). This doesn't seem very insightful nor specific to distance education.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moore and Kearsley - Dist. Ed A Systems View (2nd Edition), October 13, 2004

By	Ernest Anderson Jr. (Orange Park, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Second Edition (2005). Fantastic book. Very well written, loaded with useful info. On a par with Simonson's Teaching and Learning at a Distance (maybe better). Highly recommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a MUST for distance educators!, February 27, 1997

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This review is from: Distance Education: A Systems View (Paperback)

"Distance Education: A Systems View" is a wonderful book for novices and seasoned professionals. It offers a board and deep foundation for the design, development, and delivery of distance education programs. There is a balance between conceptual and theoretical information, and a wealth of practical advice. It is written in easy to understand language, presents interesting case studies, and provides a solid bibliography