Books in the Routledge Studies in Distance Education series

Reg Melton's book is an aid to all those involved with the planning and development of open and distance learning material and systems.

This best-selling introduction has helped many to understand the origins and background of distance education. This new edition has been updated due to recent developments in Eastern Europe and the advances in the use of new technologies.

Sets the expansion of distance education in the context of general educational change. This book explores its use for basic and non-formal education, schooling, teacher training and higher education. It provides answers to problems and poses questions for the consideration of those, involved in implementing and delivering distance learning.

This update to the highly successful first edition is an essential guide to the use of technology in flexible and distance learning. It is argued that technology is not inherently good or bad for teaching - it's the way it's used that matters.

This book examines the relationship between government and organizational policies and the work of practitioners in open and distance learning by exploring a selection of international examples

Essential reading for all involved in distance education, this book provides a comprehensive survey of the theory behind this special mode of teaching and learning, alongside international case studies of distacne education in practice.

Brings together the best of Otto Peters' work, most of which has not been previously available in English. Essays cover the historical development of distance education, from the 1950's to education in post-industrial society.

Bringing together a team of international experts, this book explores the problems that distance education poses to the theorist.

Distance learning is becoming an increasingly popular way of studying, and most universities now provide courses using this method. This book considers the changing needs and demands of distance education students.

This edited collection focuses on the issues, practices and experience of using new technology for learning through distance education.

This text provides a comprehensive global survey of distance education discussing the place distance education holds in educational thought, its theories, principles, presentation techniques, its organization and administration.

Distance learning is becoming an increasingly popular way of studying, and most universities now provide courses using this method. This book considers the changing needs and demands of distance education students.

This edited collection focuses on the issues, practices and experience of using new technology for learning through distance education.

Brings together the best of Otto Peters' work, most of which has not been previously available in English. Essays cover the historical development of distance education, from the 1950's to education in post-industrial society.

Essential reading for all involved in distance education, this book provides a comprehensive survey of the theory behind this special mode of teaching and learning, alongside international case studies of distacne education in practice.

Through Canadian, Australian, American and Malaysian case studies, the authors of this text analyze the key factors which enhance and inhibit collaboration in distance education.

Bringing together a team of international experts, this book explores the problems that distance education poses to the theorist.

Fred Lockwood presents a comprehensive account of research and development in open, distance and flexible learning from a range of acknowledged experts from around the world. An essential purchase for teachers and students alike.