Open and Flexible Learning in Vocational Education and Training

Open and Flexible Learning in Vocational Education and Training
Author: Judith Calder
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2013-10-08
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135365261

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.

Open and Flexible Learning in Vocational Education and Training

Open and Flexible Learning in Vocational Education and Training
Author: Judith Calder
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2013-10-08
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135365334

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.

Learning and Teaching in Distance Education

Learning and Teaching in Distance Education
Author: Otto Peters
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2013-04-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136358285

This unique and comprehensive overview of open and distance education is written by one of the best known names in the field. It integrates historical, contemporary and future aspects of distance education. Packed with international case studies, it goes beyond looking at the methods and technology of distance education, giving Otto Peters' renowned visions on the sociological and social impacts of distance education. Now published in paperback for the first time, this new edition includes a new section on virtual universities. A major contribution to thinking on open and distance education, this new edition will reach an even wider audience.

Online Education Using Learning Objects

Online Education Using Learning Objects
Author: Rory McGreal
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2012-09-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134116802

'E-learning is integral to on-site education institutions worldwide, and the rapid explosion of interest in the subject means that this timely, cutting-edge book will be an instant and indispensable resource. Among educators, the development of reusable learning objects made accessible via the internet is ever more important to teaching and learning. This book provides a comprehensive look at a state-of-the-art online education, and presents advice on the creation, adaptation and implementation of learning objects and metadata. Including articles written by some of the leading innovators in the field, this book takes the reader through: designing effective learning objects; creating learning objects; transforming existing content into reusable learning objects; building a metadata management system. This book will be essential reference material for learning technologists, course developers at learning institutions, postgraduate students, teachers and learners in the field of e-learning.'

Vocational Education and Training Through Open and Distance Learning

Vocational Education and Training Through Open and Distance Learning
Author: Louise Moran
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2004-08-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134283059

Conventional apprenticeships and older methods of professional training are not providing enough skilled workers - governments, companies and colleges are now using open and distance learning to fill these gaps. Published in association with the Commonwealth of Learning, this unique review provides detailed analysis of worldwide experiences of vocational training and distance education. It looks at recent policy and practice at different levels - from transnational programmes and national policies to institutional and programme models. Offering guidance on how distance education and new technologies are being used to support vocational education and training, this book will help senior institutional managers and policy makers to understand and appreciate: * the role distance education can play in increasing skills levels in young people and the existing workforce * the challenges in using educational technologies, and distance education to deliver vocational education and training * how to devise effective policies to meet these challenges.

Staff Development in Open and Flexible Education

Staff Development in Open and Flexible Education
Author: Colin Latchem
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2005-07-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134688415

As institutions and organisations around the world move to more open and flexible delivery of educational and training programmes, there is increasing need for effective forms of staff development to encourage and support change. Staff development is not only critical in helping teachers and trainers acquire and improve their knowledge and skills in alternative modes of delivery, but in helping to shape the policies, procedures and attitudes that are needed for more learner-centred approaches. This book draws together the experiences, insights and findings of some of the world's leading staff developers in open and flexible education. It is designed to provide an overview of the trends, influences and events which are shaping the work of these professionals, and the policy changes, processes and outcomes they are helping to bring about in this expanding field. The book offers various frameworks and strategies for staff development activities, with examples from commercial, professional and educational settings, and shows how these can be refined and adapted to more specific contexts.

Assessing Open and Distance Learners

Assessing Open and Distance Learners
Author: Chris Morgan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2020-07-24
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000144186

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.

Mobile Learning

Mobile Learning
Author: John Traxler
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2007-04-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134247559

Emphasising the issues of usability, accessibility, evaluation and effectiveness and illustrated by case studies drawn from contemporary projects from around the world, this book considers: the fundamentals of mobile technologies and devices the educational foundations of modern networked learning the issues that underpin mobile learning and make it accessible for all users the challenges of making mobile learning a substantial and sustainable component in colleges, universities and corporations implications and issues for the future. Mobile Learning provides useful, authoritative and comprehensive guidance for professionals in higher and further education and trainers in the business sector who want to find out about the opportunities offered by new technologies to deliver, support and enhance teaching, learning and training.

Distance and Blended Learning in Asia

Distance and Blended Learning in Asia
Author: Colin Latchem
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2009-07-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135848637

Distance and Blended Learning in Asia is a unique and comprehensive overview of open, distance learning (ODL) and information and communication technology (ICT) in Asian education and training. Broad in coverage, this book critically examines ODL and ICT experiences from Japan to Turkey and from Sri Lanka to Mongolia – drawing conclusions from the successes and failures, and recommending ways in which planning, management and practice may be developed for the world’s largest concentration of adult open and distance learners. This pioneering book draws on Asian theory, research and practice to identify the strengths, weaknesses and challenges in all sectors of Asian education and training. It critically and insightfully discusses the ideas, skills and practices that are necessary to advance knowledge in leadership and management, professional development, innovation and quality assurance and research and diffusion. Distance and Blended Learning in Asia provides an insightful, informative and critical review of ODL / ICT developments in schools, open schooling, colleges, universities, workplace training, professional development and non-formal adult and community education. The book is an invaluable reference for ODL / ICT professionals, educators and students anywhere in the world, and is essential reading for all of those involved in ODL / ICT in Asia.