Distance Education as a Facilitator of Learning.

Van Hook, Steven R.

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ERIC Number: ED501699

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Publication Date: 2008-Jun-15

Pages: 29

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Distance Education as a Facilitator of Learning

Van Hook, Steven R.

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This article considers various learning theories, applied to three key transforming areas in adult education in general, and distance learning in particular: the andragogical issues, the technical issues, and the cultural issues. Cultural Dimension Indexes from Hofstede (1997) are appended. (Contains 1 chart.)

Descriptors: Learning Theories, Distance Education, Prior Learning, Adult Education, Computer Uses in Education, Online Courses, Teaching Methods, Adult Learning, Internet, Web Based Instruction, Cultural Influences

Publication Type: Reports - Research

Education Level: Higher Education

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Language: English

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