Distance Learning : Principles for Effective Design, Delivery, and Evaluation

What delivery methods are available to make education accessible to a wide variety of potential learners? What are their strengths and weaknesses? How can instructors create effective learning environments in distance courses? What support from administrators and staff is essential? What guidelines are used by accrediting agencies to assure program quality? This highly readable book by three experienced faculty members answers these questions and more. Both theoretical and practical, the book presents proven principles and research-based advice. Drawing upon their experience with a variety of delivery modes, the authors provide readers with tips they can use in designing, implementing, and evaluating distance courses and programs.

Chandra Mohan Mehrotra is Professor of Psychology and Dean for Special Projects at The College of St. Scholastica. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and is the recipient of several awards for teaching and service C. David Hollister is Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota. Since 1993, he has been actively involved in the development and accreditation of the school's master of social work distance education program, and he teaches distance courses on community practice methods and on substance abuse Lawrence McGahey is Associate Professor, Chair of the Chemistry Department, and Chair of the Natural Sciences Division at The College of St. Scholastica. He has been involved in the development of St. Scholastica's distance education program as a member of the Graduate Council and Graduate Curriculum Committee