Economics of Distance and Online Learning
Theory, Practice and Research
1st Edition
Published on 31. March 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
312 pages
978-0-415-96389-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the organizational models of distance and online learning from an international perspective and from the point of view of economic planning, costing and management decision-making. The book points to directions for the further research and development in this area, and will promote further understanding and critical reflection on the part of administrators, practitioners and researchers of distance education. The experiences and perspectives in distance education in the US are balanced with those in other areas of the world.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
37 s/w Tabellen
37 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
455 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-96389-3 (9780415963893)
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William J. Bramble | Santosh Panda
Economics of Distance and Online Learning
Theory, Practice and Research
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03/2008
1st Edition
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William J. Bramble | Santosh Panda
Economics of Distance and Online Learning
Theory, Practice and Research
E-Book
03/2008
Routledge
€45.99
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William J. Bramble | Santosh Panda
Economics of Distance and Online Learning
Theory, Practice and Research
E-Book
03/2008
1st Edition
Routledge
€45.99
Available for download
Persons
William J. Bramble, Santosh Panda
Content
Chapter 1: Organizational and Cost Structures for Distance and Online Learning, William J. Bramble and Santosh Panda Chapter 2: Changing Distance Education and Changing Organizational Issues, D. Randy Garrison and Heather Kanuka Chapter 3: Online Learning and the University, Chris Curran Chapter 4: Virtual Schooling and Basic Education, Thomas Clark Chapter 5: Historical Perspectives on Distance Education in the United States, Paul J. Edelson and Von Pittman Chapter 6: Funding of Distance and Online Learning in the United States, Mark J. Smith and William J. Bramble Chapter 7: Funding Distance Education: A Regional Perspective, Santosh Panda and Ashok Gaba Chapter 8: Costs and Quality of Online Learning, Alistair Inglis Chapter 9: Costing Virtual University Education, Insung Jung Chapter 10: Cost-Benefit of Student Retention Policies and Practice, Ormond Simpson Chapter 11: Cost-Benefit of Online Learning, Zane L. Berge and Charlotte Donaldson Chapter 12: Transforming Workplace Learning: The Role of Embedded Learning in Creating a Competitive Workforce, Jade Nguyen Strattner and Diana Oblinger Chapter 13: Open Basic Education: Organizational Structures, Costs, and Benefits, Palitha Edirisingha Chapter 14: From Baobab to Bonsai: Revisiting Methodological Issues in the Costs and Economics of Distance Education and Distributed e-Learning, Thomas Huelsmann Chapter 15: Implications for Planning and Management of Distance and Online Learning, William Bramble and Santosh Panda