Reconsidering Open and Distance Learning in the Developing World: Meeting Students' Learning Needs (The Open and Flexible Learning Series) - Hardcover

Kember, David (University Of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415401399 ISBN 13: 9780415401395

Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2007

Inhaltsangabe

Distance learning is now more prevalent in the developing world than ever before. This book reconsiders the suitability and success of established modes of distance learning for current contexts in the developing world. It examines what adaptations are necessary to suit shifting needs including:

• the move from elite to mass higher education
• increased emphasis on knowledge base economies
• greater demand for lifelong learning and professional development
• the effects of technical and societal changes
• demand for post-secondary education.

Drawing upon research into students' conceptions of, and approaches to learning, this critical analysis of the state of open and flexible learning examines the characteristics, needs and learning approaches of students, considering whether or not current provision is successful, what changes are necessary, and, crucially, how student retention can be improved.

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David Kember is Professor of Learning Enhacement in the Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research, at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.He has held previous educational development positions on Australia and Papua New Guinea, and teaching positions at the University of the South Pacific and in the UK.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0415401399
• ISBN 13: 9780415401395
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 224
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