Distance Learning and University Effectiveness: Changing Educational Paradigms for Online Learning addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with information and communication technologies (ICTs) as related to education. From discussing new and innovative educational paradigms and learning models resulting from ICTs to addressing future student needs and international issues, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the paradigm, teaching, technology and other changes that may be required of universities to remain in the new competitive marketplace of online learning.

DESCRIPTION: Distance learning programsparticularly those administered via the Internetare skyrocketing in popularity. Statistics show that by 2003, there will be 2.23 million students taking higher-education distance learning courses. First published in 1996, this guidebook is the nation''s leading resource and describes only accredited programs: more than 3,500 certificate and degree opportunities available from nearly 1,100 institutions in the U.S. and Canada. BENEFITS: Useful articles on: the ins and outs of a distance learning education; consortiathe next big thing in distance learning; choosing the right program; financing tips specifically for distance learners

With the quantity and quality of available works in Information Systems (IS) research, it would seem advantageous to possess a concise list of exemplary works on IS research, in order to enable instructors of IS research courses to better prepare students to publish in IS venues. To that end, The Handbook of Information Systems Research provides a collection of works on a variety of topics related to IS research. This book provides a fresh perspective on issues related to IS research by providing chapters from world-renowned leaders in IS research along with chapters from relative newcomers who bring some interesting and often new perspectives to IS research. This book should serve as an excellent text for a graduate course on IS research methods.

The Study presents the results of a survey of 71 college distance learning programs. Study results are broken out by type of college, enrollment level and by 2 and 4 year programs. Includes statistical data on use of various distance learning technologies, ties to distance learning programs abroad, use of outsourcing, use of adjuncts, pay levels, tuition and enrollment growth, cost and revenue trends, growth in number and type of courses offered and other data of interest to distance learning program management. About 300 tables of data.

"This encyclopedia offers the most comprehensive coverage of the issues, concepts, trends, and technologies of distance learning. More than 450 international contributors from over 50 countries"--Provided by publisher.

With the quantity and quality of available works in Information Systems (IS) research, it would seem advantageous to possess a concise list of exemplary works on IS research, in order to enable instructors of IS research courses to better prepare students to publish in IS venues. To that end, The Handbook of Information Systems Research provides a collection of works on a variety of topics related to IS research. This book provides a fresh perspective on issues related to IS research by providing chapters from world-renowned leaders in IS research along with chapters from relative newcomers who bring some interesting and often new perspectives to IS research. This book should serve as an excellent text for a graduate course on IS research methods.

As computers, telecommunications technology and other electronic media have reduced the constraints imposed by geographic location, increasing numbers of organizations are using information technology to geographically disperse education. And as the number of distance learning programs continues to increase, a variety of challenges and issues must be faced. These issues include: costs incurred for remote space and equipment used, the loss of traditional evaluation methods, and the potential losses of academic integrity. The goal of this book is to increase the understanding of such major issues, challenges and solutions related to distance education and it is geared toward administrators and academicians trying to develop or improve distance education programs.