Telelearning via the internet

• Main Authors: Kouki, Rafa (Author), Wright, David (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Idea Group Pub. 1999
• Subjects: Education > Computer network resources; Distance education > Computer network resources; Teaching > Computer network resources; Internet (computer network) in education
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: 197 pages illustrations 25 cm
• ISBN: 1878289535

The Internet and its different tools have brought momentous changes in the way people think, create, store, disseminate and acquire knowledge. Easier access to Internet information resources, the ability to find timely information from different sources such as onlilne databases, and instantaneous communication with experts worldwide, have helped create innovative learning environments and opportunities for learners. These transformations have been reshaping the learning environment, whether in educational institutions or in professional organizations and have led to the emerging of the new phenomenon known as telelearning via the Internet. "Telelearning Via the Internet" discusses various aspects, issues and possibilities of using the Internet within an Internet-based telelearning and distance education environment. "Telelearning Via the Internet" also provides an excellent coverage of organizational and managerial issues such as copyright, security, accreditation and cost effectiveness of telelearning via the Internet. It explores many possibilities in planning, designing, implementing and managing different opportunities of Internet technology in learning delivery programmes. It is a useful resource for educators and trainers who would like to teach online courses via the Internet.