Which Future for Distance Education?.

Evans, Terry D.; Nation, Daryl E.

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ERIC Number: EJ354428

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Which Future for Distance Education?

Evans, Terry D.; Nation, Daryl E.

International Council for Distance Education Bulletin, v14 p48-53 May 1987

The future theory and practice of distance education is considered in light of social theory, particularly social structures and systems. Distance education as a multi-national instructional industry is discussed, theories of teaching and learning are described, and 39 references are provided. (LRW)

Descriptors: Developing Nations, Distance Education, Educational Theories, Educational Trends, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Industrialization, Instructional Design, Instructional Systems, International Programs, Learning Theories, Social Structure, Social Systems, Social Theories

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Published by Open University, Regional Academic Services, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, England