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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

Journals

Below is a list of journals and other publications about the teaching and the administration of distance courses and working with distance students.

IDEA papers

"IDEA Papers are a national forum for the publication of peer-reviewed articles pertaining to the general areas of teaching and learning, faculty evaluation, curriculum design, assessment, and administration in higher education."

Sound material, well-evidenced, focussed and practical. If you are looking for articles that focus on key issues and challenges faced by university educators, this may be the site to have a look through.

From topics directly related to online and distance learning, to others of a more general application, IDEAS papers target the practical as well as the theoretical. Very North American- focussed - so context and terminology is sometimes different to our usage and setting - but the key topics are relevant, current and transferable.

Plus! The papers are open access, so you can easily browse and download to your heart's content!.

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Journal of Learning for Development (JL4D)

"The Journal of Learning for Development (JL4D) is an open access journal published by the Commonwealth of Learning (CoL). It provides a forum for the publication of research with a focus on innovation in learning and its contribution to sustainable development.

JL4D publishes research articles, book reviews and reports from the field from researchers, scholars and practitioners, and seeks to engage a broad audience across that spectrum. It aims to encourage contributors starting their careers, as well as to publish the work of established and senior scholars from the Commonwealth and beyond."

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Open Praxis

"Open Praxis is a peer-reviewed open access scholarly journal focusing on research and innovation in open, distance and flexible education. It is published by the International Council for Open and Distance Education - ICDE

Open Praxis welcomes contributions which demonstrate creative and innovative research, and which highlight challenges, lessons and achievements in the practice of distance and e-learning from all over the world. An article may present research or surveys of recent work, describe original work, or discuss new technology and its possibilities, implications and/or other related issues."

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The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning (IRRODL)

Formerly named the International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, "IRRODL is a refereed, open access e-journal that disseminates original research, theory, and best practice in open and distributed learning worldwide. IRRODL is available free-of-charge to anyone with access to the Internet, and there are no article submission or access charges for publication in this open journal.

The Journal targets both researchers and practitionares of open and distance education systems. It thus aims to improve the quality of basic and applied research while also addressing the need for this knowledge to be translated into polices and activities that improve educational opportunity for students and teachers."

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Distance Education

"Distance Education is a peer-reviewed journal of the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia, Inc. (ODLAA). The journal publishes research and scholarly material in the fields of open, distance and flexible education where learners are free from the constraints of the time, pace and place of study."

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Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning (JOFDL)

JOFDL publishes articles from around the world relating to primary research investigations, literature reviews, the application of open education innovations, and experiences of blended learning as well as teaching at a distance in any sector of education or training. Theoretical and empirically based research articles as well as case studies of practice and book reviews are invited for submission.

The Journal of Flexible, Open and Distance Learning is the scholarly journal of the Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand (FLANZ).

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Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning

Open Learning is a leading international journal in the field of open, flexible and distance learning. The Journal is widely subscribed to and read throughout the world by those in specialist distance education institutions, and also by those using distance, flexible and technology based forms of learning in conventional education and training contexts.

Open Learning publishes three kinds of article:

  • theoretical and evidence-based scholarly articles reflecting developments in open, distance and e-learning
  • shorter practical articles describing the implementation of forms of open, flexible and distance learning likely to interest our international readership
  • book reviews

Articles are peer reviewed by an international panel of experts in the field, are accepted from contributors world wide and reflect developments in the field globally.

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The American Journal of Distance Education (AJDE)

"The American Journal of Distance Education (AJDE) is internationally recognized as the journal of record of research and scholarship in the field of American distance education.

With distance education having moved from the margins to the mainstream at all levels of education and training, and increasing numbers of individuals and institutions becoming involved, The American Journal of Distance Education provides a unique depository of previous research as well as the most recent research-based knowledge about all aspects of the pedagogy of the field. Peer reviewed articles provide reports on the latest findings in such areas as:

  • building and sustaining effective delivery systems;
  • course design and application of instructional design theories;
  • facilitating interaction between students and with instructors;
  • factors influencing student achievement and satisfaction;
  • the changing roles of faculty and changes in institutional culture; and
  • administrative and policy issues including cost-effectiveness and copyright."

The editor of AJDE is Professor Michael G. Moore, who is very well-known in distance education for having developed, among other useful frameworks and ideas, the notion of "transactional distance". Professor Moore is not only the editor of AJDE, but its founder as well.

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The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration (OJDLA)

“The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration (ODJLA) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal offered free each quarter over the World Wide Web. The journal welcomes manuscripts based on original work of practitioners and researchers with specific focus or implications for the management of distance education programs.”

This journal is open access and free, meaning that you can go directly to the OJDLA website to browse and download articles. Here is the link.

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