Computer-Mediated Environment and Learner Support (Paperback, New)

This study examines the effective use of computer-mediated environments (CME) for online learning, networking, and teach-ing in the context of Open University course H804, 'The Imple-mentation of Open and Distance Learning'. He contends that an effective approach requires a learner-centred focus, taking into account the practitioners' views of learner support in open and distance learning. He concentrates on a particular 6-week period when the students were discussing 'learner support in open and distance education', partly because of the importance of learner support in a computer-mediated environment, but more importantly because he believes that this study will yield a richer understanding of what learner support means in a computer-mediated environment. Colleges and universities are well placed to respond to these aspirations by embracing e-learning technologies, because most governments want to raise the education level and skills of their population. This book is important for all in education seeking to harnass communication technology to their advantage."