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Zusatztext 'This book would be of interest to higher education researchers as well as adult learners who are interested in understanding more about learning in distance education. Moreover! it details some of the lessons learned from students themselves and the kinds of support needed to make transition to independent learner.' - Journal of Adult and Continuing Education Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext Reconsiders the suitability and success of established modes of distance learning in the developing world. This book examines what adaptations are necessary to suit shifting needs including: the move from elite to mass higher education; increased emphasis on knowledge base economies; and more. Zusammenfassung This critical analysis of the state of open and flexible learning examines the characteristics, needs and learning approaches of students, considers whether or not current provision is successful and how student retention can be improved. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. Modes of Learning in Post-Secondary Education 2. Major Themes in Student Learning3. Open Access 4. Need for Open Entry in Developing Countries 5. Other Elements of Openness 6. Pedagogy and Andragogy 7. Open Universities Expect Andragogy but Schools Teach Pedagogy 8. The UKOU Model: How Appropriate is it for the Developing World? 9. Dual Mode: The Separation of the Modes10. The US Model: Transmissive Teaching by Another Medium11. The Loneliness of the Distance Learner 12. E-Learning Course Management Systems 13. Flexible Learning: But How Flexible? 14. Conclusion
