Product Description

Technological development has resulted in widespread change in the way students can learn. The scale of this change cannot be over-emphasised, with over 10 million students now using distance education as their main access to learning. Every university in the world now relies on digital systems to a greater or lesser extent; students routinely use multi-media and internet resources. Against this background and the fact that technology is now a staple part of education, this book answers the questions 'what lessons have been learned from decades of research and practical experience with educational technology?' and 'what are the implications of these lessons for HE now, and in the future?'

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #538079 in Books
• Published on: 2001-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 237 pages

From the Back Cover
Technological development has resulted in widespread change in the way students can learn. The scale of this change cannot be over-emphasised, with over 10 million students now using distance education as their main access to learning. Every university in the world now relies on digital systems to a greater or lesser extent; students routinely use multi-media and internet resources.
Against this background and the fact that technology is now a staple part of education, this book answers the questions 'what lessons have been learned from decades of research and practical experience with educational technology?' and 'what are the implications of these lessons for HE now, and in the future?'

About the Author
Prof Betty Collis is one of the worlds leading experts on flexible learning and is well known for her pioneering work on networked learning. She teaches at the University of Twente, Netherlands, with Prof Jef Moonen who is likewise well-known for his work for the World Bank and UNESCO, among others, in this field.

Customer Reviews

What you've allways wanted to know about E-learning
Betty Collis and Jef Moonen, distinguished authorities in the field of ict in education, wrote a magnificent book that gives you everything you need to know about web-enabled learning. They rightfully introduce the term "Flexible Learning" as it's flexibility (of time, space, entry requirements, and so on) in learning that matters. The book is rich in powerful, yet simple lists, grids and tables, backed by thorough research. Each chapter has its "lessons learned" that makes reading a learning experience in itself and supports interesting debates. I especially like (and use in my daily work) the concepts of the four E's (Ease of use, Effectiveness, Engagement en Environment) and of learning as acquisition and as contribution. Pedagogical themes are elaborated, economics of E-learning, all in a way that will satisfy both educational professionals and managers or policy makers. By far the best book on this topic I read in years!