Books published by Willford Press

Educational research encompasses the evaluation of all the methods related to education such as student learning, teaching techniques, classroom management, etc. This book on educational research discusses the major components of educational research evaluation which can be divided into quantitative and qualitative methods. Rigorous and systematic study is emphasized in this field and case studies, ethnographies, samples and surveys are some of the methods that are employed to keep the research in this field relevant. This book elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach. It provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of educational research and its related fields. Scientists and students engaged in this field will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.

Distance education is an education process where learning does not have to take place within a school or classroom. This book on distance and distributed learning discusses the primary facets that administer these processes. The access to information online has altered the way education is received and the creation of massive open online courses (MOOCs) have paved the way for unlimited participation of students. This book deal with topics related to open learning, e-learning technologies and blended learning processes. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. From theories to research to practical applications case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included in this book. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.

This book on supply chain and operations management discusses the various methodologies for effective business management. Supply chain is concerned with the efficient management of logistics with respect to goods and services for production as well as distribution of end-products. Operations management primarily focuses on the production processes. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in this field. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies related to supply chain and operations management have been included herein. This book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.