Dollars, Distance, and Online Education: The New Economics of College Teaching and Learning
Instructional technology and distance learning have changed the meaning of attending college. Today's students can now learn through various forms of electronic communications media, including radio, television, the computer, and the Internet. But are the costs outweighing the benefits? This new addition to the Series on Higher Education, analyzes and assesses the costs of information technology for teaching and learning in higher education. Containing 15 essays that identify the positive and negative cost implications of information technology, this timely and detailed resource also explores how the increased use of information technology is transforming higher education, the different ways it can be used to teach different kinds of students, and the impact this increased spending has on college budgets.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1573563951
ISBN13:9781573563956
Release Date:October 2000
Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Length:256 Pages
Weight:1.61 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.2" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
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It's about time.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Leaders in higher education should stand up and applaud the efforts of these authors. This is an accurate appraisal of the IT landscape in higher education. Few have ever touched upon this 800 pound gorilla of a subject. These authors have challenged the misperceptions held by many about the real costs of technology. It's about time.
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