Distance and Blended Learning in Asia Opening Up Asian Education and Training

Distance and Blended Learning in Asia is a unique and comprehensive overview of open, distance learning (ODL)and information and communication technology (ICT) in Asian education and training. Broad in coverage, this book also critically examines ODL and ICT experiences from Japan to Turkey and from Sri Lanka to Mongolia -- drawing conclusions from the successes and failures, and recommending ways in which planning, management and practice may be further developed.

About the author

Colin Latchem is an Australian-based consultant in open and distance learning
Insung Jung is Professor of Education, Media & Society at the International Christian University in Tokyo around the globe.

Summary

Offers a comprehensive overview of open, distance learning (ODL) and information and communication technology (ICT) in Asian education and training. This book draws on Asian theory, research and practice to identify the strengths, weaknesses and challenges in various sectors of Asian education and training.

Product details

• Authors: Colin (Open Learning Consultant Latchem, Latchem Colin, Insung Jung, Jung Insung, Colin Latchem
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 27.07.2009
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries
• EAN: 9780415994095
• ISBN: 978-0-415-99409-5
• Pages: 280
• Series: Open and Flexible Learning Series
• Subjects: EDUCATION / General, EDUCATION / Distance, Open & Online Education, Higher & further education, tertiary education, Higher education, tertiary education, Open learning, home learning, distance education, professional development, Open learning, distance education, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher, distance education, TVET System, ODL Institution, E-learning Readiness, National Open University, UK Open University, Nonformal Adult, ICT Coordinator, Cyber Universities, Non-formal Adult, ODL Provider, Conventional Universities, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Anadolu University, Al Quds Open University, Universitas Terbuka, Virtual High School, UNESCO Bangkok, LCD Projector, Tv University, Allama Iqbal Open University