by Distance Learning

References

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There is an extensive body of literature related to theory, research, and practice in distance education.

In the University of Otago Library, much of the distance education material is located in and around the Call Number LC5800. A (very) brief list of core reading material would have to include:

Bates, A.W. (Tony). (2005). Technology, open learning and distance education  (2nd ed.) New York: Routledge (LB 1028.3.BA19 2005)

Moore, M. G., & Kearsley, G. (2005). Distance education: A systems view (2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. (1st ed. LC 5805.MT512)

Rowntree, D. (1994). Preparing materials for open distance and flexible learning. London: Kogan Page. (LB 1029.O6 RU86)

Salmon, G. (2004). E-moderating: The key to teaching and learning online. London: Kogan Page. (LB 2395.7.8474)

Salmon, G. (2003) E-tivities:The key to active online learning. London: Kogan Page. (LB1044.87.S474)

Simpson, O. (2002). Supporting students in open and distance learning (2nd ed.). London: Kogan Page. (LC 5800 SL127 2002)

More in-depth reading could include:

Evans, T., Haughey, M., & Murphy, D. (2008). International handbook of distance education. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group.

Mayer, R. E. (2005). The Cambridge handbook of multimedia learning. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

Moore, M.G. (Ed.) (2007). Handbook of distance education. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates

The Commonwealth of Learning Toolkits (1999), Manila: The Commonwealth of Learning and Asian Development Bank:

  • An Overview of Open and Distance Learning, Kit-01
  • Designing Materials for Open and Distance Learning, Kit-02
  • Planning and Management of Open and Distance Learning, Kit-03
  • Use and Integration of Media in Open and Distance Learning, Kit-04
  • Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning, Kit-05
  • Learner Support in Open and Distance Learning, Kit-06