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Trends and Lessons from the History of Contemporary Distance Learning

Trends and Lessons from the History of Contemporary Distance Learning

Kathleen P. King
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 15
ISBN13: 9781605667393|ISBN10: 1605667390|EISBN13: 9781605667409
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-739-3.ch024
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King, Kathleen P. "Trends and Lessons from the History of Contemporary Distance Learning." Handbook of Research on E-Learning Applications for Career and Technical Education: Technologies for Vocational Training, edited by Viktor Wang, IGI Global, 2009, pp. 297-311. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-739-3.ch024

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King, K. P. (2009). Trends and Lessons from the History of Contemporary Distance Learning. In V. Wang (Ed.), Handbook of Research on E-Learning Applications for Career and Technical Education: Technologies for Vocational Training (pp. 297-311). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-739-3.ch024

Chicago

King, Kathleen P. "Trends and Lessons from the History of Contemporary Distance Learning." In Handbook of Research on E-Learning Applications for Career and Technical Education: Technologies for Vocational Training, edited by Viktor Wang, 297-311. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2009. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-739-3.ch024

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Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the history of the rapidly changing field of distance learning with a focus on trends and lessons for contemporary developments. Beginning with central concepts of distance learning, the chapter traverses the span of developments and technologies on a high level. At a time when it is no longer a matter of whether learners should engage in distance learning, but when, it is vital to address selected issues, controversies, and problems facing the field. The chapter presents topics of solutions, recommendations and future trends, problem based learning, delivery models, and assessment.

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