The Concept, Basic Character and Development Potentials of Distance Education.

Holmberg, Borje

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Publication Date: 1989

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The Concept, Basic Character and Development Potentials of Distance Education.

Holmberg, Borje

Distance Education, v10 n1 p127-34 1989

Discusses basic characteristics of distance education and suggests areas for further development. Topics discussed include distance education as a substitute for conventional education versus a mode of education in its own right; non-contiguous communications; learning content; target groups; course development; and the need to support student autonomy. (19 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Conventional Instruction, Distance Education, Educational Theories, Educational Trends, Futures (of Society), Learning Strategies, Personal Autonomy

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