Required Textbooks

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


Required and Optional Readings

Module 1 (week 2)
Definitions of Distance Education

Required Readings

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). Fundamentals of Distance Education, Distance Education: A Systems View (pp. 1-18). Wadsworth: Belmont.

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

Optional Readings

Holmberg, B. (1995). Today's Overall Picture of Distance Education, Theory and Practice of Distance Education (pp. 1-9). London, New York: Routledge.

Holmberg, B. (1995). The Background of Distance Education, Theory and Practice of Distance Education (pp. 18-26). London, New York: Routledge.

 

Module 2 (Weeks 3 - 6)
History and Principles of Distance Education

Required Readings

Beaudoin, M. (1991). Researching Practice and Practicing Research: A Critique of Distance Education Research and Writing, American Center for the Study of Distance Education Research Monograph (Vol. 4).

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. (1995). American Distance Education: A Short Literature Review. In F. Lockwood (Ed.), Open and Distance Learning Today (pp. 32 - 41). London, New York: Routledge.

Moore, M. G., & Kearsley, G. (1996). The Historical Context of Distance Education, Distance Education: A Systems View (pp. 19-35). Wadsworth: Belmont.

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

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).

Optional Readings

Peters, O. (1998). Distance and proximity (Chapter 2), Learning and Teaching in Distance Education - Analyses and Interpretations from an International Perspective (pp. 18-31). London: Kogan Page.

 

Module 3 (Weeks 7 - 10)
Pedagogical Approaches & Theoretical Considerations of Distance Education

Required Readings

Beaudoin, M. (1990). The instructor's changing role in distance education. The American Journal of Distance Education, 4(2).

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

Moore, M. G., & Kearsley, G. (1996). Research on Effectiveness, Distance Education: A Systems View (pp. 59-77). Wadsworth: Belmont.

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.

Optional Readings

Holmberg, B. (1995). Theory and Practice of Distance Education (pp. 45-55, pp. 68-71, pp. 104-112, pp.125-127). London/New York: Routledge.

Peters, O. (1998). Three constitutive concepts (Chapter 3), Learning and Teaching in Distance Education - Analyses and Interpretations from an International Perspective (pp. 32-54). London: Kogan Page.

Peters, O. (1998). The three concepts in practice (Chapter 4), Learning and Teaching in Distance Education - Analyses and Interpretations from an International Perspective (pp. 55-96). London: Kogan Page.


Module 4 (Week 11-13)
Institutional Aspects of Distance Education

Required Readings

Beaudoin, M. (2001, in press). Leadership in distance education: An appraisal of research and practice. In M. G. Moore (Ed.), Handbook of American Distance Education.

Moore, M. G., & Kearsley, G. (1996). The Scope of Distance Education, Distance Education: A Systems View (pp. 36-58). Wadsworth: Belmont.

Moore, M. G., & Kearsley, G. (1996). International Perspectives, Distance Education: A Systems View (pp. 213-231). Wadsworth: Belmont.

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

Optional Readings

Peters, O. (1998). Teaching and learning models specific to institutions (Chapter 7), Learning and Teaching in Distance Education - Analyses and Interpretations from an International Perspective (pp. 157-214). London: Kogan Page.

 

Module 5 (Week 14)
Future Trends in Distance Education

Required Readings

Beaudoin, M. (1998). A New Professoriate for the New Millennium. The Distance Education Online Symposium, 8(5).

Moore, M. G., & Kearsley, G. (1996). The Transformation of Education, Distance Education: A Systems View (pp. 232-246). Wadsworth: Belmont.

 

Module 6 (Week 15)
Final Project & Course Wrap-up

Review chapters and articles previously assigned, plus min. of three additional sources to be cited in final paper.