Despite the massive potential of distance learning on the internet, the field of distance training is little known or understood. This guide addresses this knowledge gap and: *presents research into four models of distance education, into which it is claimed nearly all provision world-wide falls*provides a global overview of distance education and training *examines case studies of distance education establishments providing insight into their structure and advantages *challenges the premise that distance training lacks academic exellence and status *appraises the role of distance education as a tool for employers to provide more effective and efficient training for employees.Born in the nineteenth century, distance training came of age in the twentieth century. Desmond Keegan presents an overview of distance training from its inception and looks forward to the innovations of the future.
Author(s): Desmond Keegan
Edition: 1
Year: 2000
Language: English
Pages: 176
Book Cover......Page 1
Half-Title......Page 2
Dedications......Page 4
Title......Page 5
copyright......Page 6
Contents......Page 7
Figures......Page 9
Preface......Page 11
Acknowledgements......Page 14
1. Global overview at a time of change......Page 15
2. From the Industrial Revolution to the Electronics Revolution......Page 23
3. Characteristics of distance training......Page 34
4. Virtual and distance training......Page 47
5. The distance training models and their future......Page 57
6. Case studies......Page 67
7. Can academic excellence be achieved at a distance?......Page 82
8. The distance training industry market......Page 93
9. The coming of the Internet......Page 99
10. Distance training on the World Wide Web......Page 115
11. Methodology......Page 126
12. National profiles......Page 131
References......Page 155
Index......Page 159
