REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS

Holmberg, B. (1995). Theory and practice of distance education. London/New York: Routledge.

Holmberg, B. (2001). Distance education in essence - An overview of theory and practice in the early twentyfirst century. Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Universität Oldenburg.

Moore, M. G., & Kearsley, G. (1996). Distance education: A systems view. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Peters, O. (1998). Learning and teaching in distance education - Analyses and interpretations from an international perspective. London: Kogan Page.

Peters, O. (2002). Distance education in transition - New trends and challenges. Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Universität Oldenburg.

 

REQUIRED READINGS

Module 1: Introduction

Holmberg, B. (1995). Theory and practice of distance education. London/New York: Routledge. (pp. 1-17)

Holmberg, B. (2001). Distance education in essence - An overview of theory and practice in the early twentyfirst century. Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Universität Oldenburg. (pp. 9 - 33)

Moore, M. G., & Kearsley, G. (1996). Distance education: A systems view.Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. (Fundamentals of distance education - pp. 1 - 18)

Peters, O. (2002). Distance education in transition - New trends and challenges. Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Universität Oldenburg. (pp. 11 - 23)

 

Module 2: History and Principles of Distance Education

Required Reading:

Holmberg, B. (1995). The evolution of the character and practice of distance education. Open Learning, June, 47 - 53.
(Reprint in: Holmberg, B. (2001). Distance education in essence - An overview of theory and practice in the early twentyfirst century. Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Universität Oldenburg. (pp.107 - 113)

Holmberg, B. (2001). Distance education in essence - An overview of theory and practice in the early twentyfirst century. Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Universität Oldenburg. (pp. 35 -106)

Moore, M. G., & Kearsley, G. (1996). Distance education: A systems view. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. (The historical context of distance education - pp. 19-35)

Moore, M. G., & Kearsley, G. (1996). Distance education: A systems view. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. (The theoretical basis for distance education - pp. 197-212).

Peters, O. (1998). Learning and teaching in distance education - Analyses and interpretations from an international perspective (pp. 8-17). London: Kogan Page.

Peters, O. (2002). Distance education in transition - New trends and challenges. Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Universität Oldenburg. (Growing importance of distance education in the world - pp. 13 - 23).

Recommended Reading:

Holmberg, B. (1995). Theory and practice of distance education. London/New York: Routledge. (pp. 18 - 26, 104 - 132, 156 - 182)

 

Module 3: Pedagogy of Distance Education and Theoretical Approaches to DE

Required Reading:

Peters, O. (1998). Learning and teaching in distance education - Analyses and interpretations from an international perspective. London: Kogan Page. (pp. 18-127)

Peters, O. (2002). Distance education in transition - New trends and challenges. Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Universität Oldenburg. (pp. 25 - 105)

Holmberg, B. (1995). Theory and practice of distance education. London, New York: Routledge. (pp. 47-50, 156 - 182).

Moore, M. G., & Kearsley, G. (1996). The Theoretical Basis for Distance Education. Distance education: A systems view (pp. 197-212). Wadsworth: Belmont.

Recommended Reading:

Moore, M. G., & Kearsley, G. (1996). Course Design and Development. Distance education: A systems view (pp. 101-124). Wadsworth: Belmont.

Moore, M. G., & Kearsley, G. (1996). Teaching and Tutoring. Distance education: A systems view (pp. 125-152). Wadsworth: Belmont.

Peters, O. (1994). Distance education and industrial production: a comparative interpretation in outline. In D. Keegan (Ed.), Otto Peters on distance education. The industrialization of teaching and learning. London: Routledge. (pp. 107-127)

 

Module 4: Institutional Aspects of Distance Education

Required Reading:

Holmberg, B. (2001). Distance education in essence - An overview of theory and practice in the early twentyfirst century. Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Universität Oldenburg. (pp.63 - 70).

Moore, M. G. (1993). Distance education: A systems view. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. (The Scope of Distance Education - pp. 36-58).

Moore, M. G. (1993). Distance education: A systems view. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. (International Perspectives - pp. 213-231).

Peters, O. (1998). Learning and teaching in distance education - Analyses and interpretations from an international perspective. London: Kogan Page. (pp. 183 - 246)

Peters, O. (2002). Distance education in transition - New trends and challenges. Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Universität Oldenburg. (Concepts and models - pp. 37 - 45)

Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications (2001). Best practices for electronically offered degree and certificate programs. Retrieved July 4, 2001, from the World Wide Web: http://www.wiche.edu/telecom/Article1.htm

Recommended Reading:

Holmberg, B. (1995). Theory and practice of distance education. London, New York: Routledge. (The organization and administration of distance education, pp. 133 - 155)

Miller, G. (1987). Distance education in the United States: collaboration amid diversity. Open Learning, pp. 23-27.

Moore, M. (1995). American distance education: A short literature review. In F. Lockwood (Ed.), Open and distance learning today. London, New York: Routledge. (pp. 32 - 41)