Making Distance Education Work: Understanding Learning and Learners At a Distance (Paperback)

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...a must-read for all educators and learners committed to enhancing and succeeding in teaching and learning at a distance. -- Joan Cybela
Professor & Distance Education/Teaching Learning Specialist
University of Wisconsin Extension

This collection constitutes a distinctive contribution to the literature of distance education...presents clearly written and highly practical guidelines. -- Peter S. Cookson, Director
Centre for Education and Information Technology
The United Nations-mandated University for Peace
San Jose, Costa Rica

This is a great reference for both the professional and the novice. -- Dr. Lloyd Korhonen
Emeritus Professor and Emeritus Director
Center for Distance Learning Research
Texas A&M University

Product Description

An essential reference for those about to create a distance education program, those who currently conduct distance education programs, and – most importantly – learners who are considering the challenge of learning at a distance. Making Distance Education Work: Understanding Learning and Learners At a Distance brings together a learner-focused collection of writings that moves from understanding the basic principles of distance education, to clarifications of who distance education learners are, to examples of learner-focused distance education programs in practice.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com (October 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1411653556
• ISBN-13: 978-1411653559
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,043,402 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good beginning, June 10, 2009

By	T. Corsico Piccolino "Avid reader" (Vigevano, PV Italy) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent book for DE beginners. It is well-organized, provides clear and simple explanations for best practices, etc. I would use this is a supplemental text in a first-year college-level course. Alone it's not quite enough but it is a very good beginning.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, October 17, 2009

By	Heather M. Brown - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This book is very informational for anyone considering enrolling in an online class or facilitating one. It has some very practical ideas. I recommend this book!