Open and Flexible Learning Series
About the Book Series
This internationally respected series features invaluable contributions from the world's leading experts in the field of online learning. It offers a combination of innovative research and practical advice, offering valuable insights into the comprehensive process of developing, teaching, learning, and managing online and distance learning materials.
Innovation in Open and Distance Learning: Successful Development of Online and Web-based Learning
1st Edition
Edited
By Fred Lockwood, Anne Gooley
January 01, 2001
This volume draws together experiences in the application of technology to distributed learning. It offers an appraisal of the strategies and processes for managing change in open and distance learning and presents a progressive vision for all those involved in this widespread discipline....
The Virtual University: The Internet and Resource-based Learning
1st Edition
By Steve Ryan, Bernard Scott, Howard Freeman, Daxa Patel
July 01, 2000
A discussion of the increased accessibility to the Internet and how this has lead to a variety of resources being used for learning. Case studies and examples show the benefits of using the Internet as part of resource-based learning....
Supporting Students in Online Open and Distance Learning
1st Edition
By Ormond Simpson
April 01, 2000
This new addition to the respected Open and Distance Learning Series is an up-to-the-minute guide for educators wanting to come to terms with their support role in open and distance learning. Covering all aspects of student support from tuition and counselling through to the broad range of delivery...
The Knowledge Web: Learning and Collaborating on the Net
1st Edition
By Eisenstadt, Marc, Vincent, Tom
March 01, 2000
Featuring contributions from staff and associates of the Knowledge Media Institute at the UK Open University, this text provides a glimpse into the wide variety of projects undertaken in the development and assessment of distance learning technologies....
Changing University Teaching: Reflections on Creating Educational Technologies
1st Edition
Edited
By Terry Evans, Daryl Nation
January 01, 2000
Behind the hype of the "virtual university" lies real change in the way practitioners approach university teaching. This book focuses on the changes to teaching both on and off campus that have either come from, or themselves influenced the development of educational technologies....
Assessing Open and Distance Learners
1st Edition
By Chris Morgan, Meg (both Lecturers O'Reilly
November 01, 1999
Research has indicated that assessment is a key factor in student learning. This book details the issues of assessment in the open and distance learning field, where changes in budgets, the location and environment of the students and other factors have prompted innovations in assessment....
The Design and Production of Self-instructional Materials
1st Edition
By Fred Lockwood
October 01, 1998
Designed to help those who are planning to produce open or flexible learning materials, particularly trainers who must work on their own with little support or encouragement. All aspects of the design and production of materials is examined, including the role of audio and video cassettes....
Open and Flexible Learning in Vocational Education and Training
1st Edition
By Judith Calder, Ann McCollum
June 01, 1998
This text reviews the strategies adopted in a range of behaviourist approaches to the setting and realization of standards - identifying the background from which they emerged and ways in which they might be further developed....
Managing Open Systems
1st Edition
By Freeman, Richard
May 01, 1997
The author of this text concentrates on the management and support systems needed in open and distance learning, to help the reader decide whether an open learning system is appropriate for their given situation....
Towards More Effective Open and Distance Learning Teaching
1st Edition
By Perc Marland
July 01, 1997
This title examines the implications of personal, practical theories of distance learning for both distance learners and those who prepare distance learning materials. Case studies are used to reinforce and illustrate the arguments....
Teaching Through Projects
1st Edition
By Henry, Jane
May 01, 1994
Designed for those developing open or distance learning materials, this guide describes various kinds of projects along with the appropriate tuition methods, assessment procedures and the expected learning outcome. The tutor's role as supervisor is examined, as are grading and assessment methods....
Using Communications Media in Open and Flexible Learning
1st Edition
By Mason, Robin
April 01, 1994
An introduction to three types of interactive media - computer conferencing, audiographics and video conferencing - which explains how each type can be used in the open learning environment. It describes attributes and limitations, analyzing appropriate applications through case studies....