Student Support in Open and Distance Learning
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-415-20655-6 (ISBN)
Description
This handbook for distance educators analyzes the most effective ways of offering support to students who study at a distance. It is a practical book for those already working on distance learning programmes and those investigating the setting up of new courses. Chapters cover: models of tutoring; models of counselling; training of tutors and counsellors; information, communication and technlogy; study centres; advisory services and customer care; student support; and cost of student support.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-415-20655-6 (9780415206556)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Introduction; 2. Tutoring; 3. Counselling; 4. Appointment and Training of Tutors and Counsellors; 5. Information, Communication, Technologies; 6. Study Centres; 7. Advisory Services and Customer Care; 8. Supporting Student Progress and Containing Drop-out; 9. Management of Student Support; 10. Economics and Finance of Student Support; 11. Evaluation and Quality Assurance; 12. Conclusion