Why Distance Learning?: Higher Education Administrative Practices(ACE/Praeger Series on Higher Education)

Table of Contents:
Introduction: Research Question; Review of Surveys Focused on Technology and Distance Learning in Higher Education; Review of Literature on Administration of Distance Learning in Higher Education; Review of Distance Learning Pedagogical Literature; Review of Literature on Market Approaches to Administration in Higher Education; Research Methodology; Institutional Motive for Using Distance Learning; Administrative Practices; Commercialization Indicators; Administrative Motive Affect on Pedagogy; Conclusion; References; Appendices; Index.

About the Author :
GARY A. BERG is Director of Extended Education at Chapman University. Berg has developed many distance learning courses and programs, has been interviewed by numerous national publications, and has consulted for education and government organization on the use of distance learning.

Review :
?[W]ell written with an appropriate level of detail, and the material is refreshingly current, with both electronic and print-based resources included. This publication is a good introduction and overview of the literature on the burgeoning and confusing field of distance education and the issues surrounding it. It is recommended for library schools and university libraries with and interest in distance education.?-The Australian Library Journal ?The book is well-written, and addresses aspects of distance learning program administration that had not previously been studied the same way....Why Distance Learning? represents a valuable contribution to the literature on distance learning. This book is recommended to any librarian who is interested in knowing more about the history and administration of distance learning programs. It is also recommended to administrators of established programs and to any institution that is considering beginning a new distance program.?-Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning "ÝW¨ell written with an appropriate level of detail, and the material is refreshingly current, with both electronic and print-based resources included. This publication is a good introduction and overview of the literature on the burgeoning and confusing field of distance education and the issues surrounding it. It is recommended for library schools and university libraries with and interest in distance education."-The Australian Library Journal "[W]ell written with an appropriate level of detail, and the material is refreshingly current, with both electronic and print-based resources included. This publication is a good introduction and overview of the literature on the burgeoning and confusing field of distance education and the issues surrounding it. It is recommended for library schools and university libraries with and interest in distance education."-The Australian Library Journal "The book is well-written, and addresses aspects of distance learning program administration that had not previously been studied the same way....Why Distance Learning? represents a valuable contribution to the literature on distance learning. This book is recommended to any librarian who is interested in knowing more about the history and administration of distance learning programs. It is also recommended to administrators of established programs and to any institution that is considering beginning a new distance program."-Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning