Dollars, Distance, And Online Education: The New Economics Of College Teaching And Learning (American Council on Education Oryx Press Series on Higher Education) (Hardcover)

by Martin J. Finkelstein (Editor), Carol Frances (Editor), Frank I. Jewett (Editor), Bernhard W. Scholz (Editor) "Higher education in the United States and indeed around the world is in the midst of an expansion that is being driven by demographics and..." (more)
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From Library Journal
With the cost of college rising faster than the rate of inflation, how can institutes of higher learning make information technology (IT) a priority, when online education drives up the cost? This collection of essays attempts to answer this and similar questions by providing information on what is already known about adding IT to higher education and what should be considered in the future. IT is defined here as "nonprint electronic communications that includes radio, television, and the digital computer and the Internet." And while IT certainly needs to be a part of college instructionDit, indeed, already isDthe extent of its use is often determined by a college's ability to fund it. These essays raise important issues relating to copyright and fair use policies, faculty competence and cooperation, student performance and satisfaction, and hidden costs. But the average lay reader may find the writing too technical and hard to plow through. Most suitable for academic libraries.DTerry Christner, Hutchinson P.L., KS
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“How can institutes of higher learning make information technology (IT) a priority, when online education drives up the cost?... These essays raise important issues relating to copyright and fair use policies, faculty competence and cooperation, student performance and satisfaction, and hidden costs.”–Library Journal

“Dollars, distance, and online education is an extremely important work. Its overall breadth and the depth of each contribution make it the definitive text on the "new economics of higher education." In fact, one could easily see it serving as the core text in a special-topics graduate seminar on technology costs in higher education finance.”–Economics of Education Review

“This collection will be of interest to university and college workers who want to know what administrators are being told about the financial costs and benefits of online education.”–CAUT ACPPU Bulletin

“This book is an important resource, and campus administrators will find a wealth of useful details to help them manage their immediate technology crises and incorporate technology into their primary planning process throughout campus.”–Planning for Higher Education

“Budget analysts, whether on campus, in systems or working for elected officials will find the detailed case studies, cost equations, planning and accounting methodologies to be helpful. Campus academic officers also need this handbook.”–New England Board of Higher Education

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: American Council on Education/Oryx Press; illustrated edition edition (October 19, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573563951
• ISBN-13: 978-1573563956
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,773,049 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's about time., November 10, 2000

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Leaders in higher education should stand up and applaud the efforts of these authors. This is an accurate appraisal of the IT landscape in higher education. Few have ever touched upon this 800 pound gorilla of a subject. These authors have challenged the misperceptions held by many about the real costs of technology. It's about time.