Title: Quality assurance and accreditation in distance education and e-learning : models, policies and research /
Authors: Jung, Insung, 1959-; Latchem, C. R.; Herrington, Jan.
Publisher: Routledge,
Year: 2012
Subjects: EDUCATION / Computers & Technology.; EDUCATION / Higher.; EDUCATION / General.; Distance education Standards.; Accreditation (Education); Quality assurance.
Abstract: "Drawing on the knowledge and experience of leading managers, practitioners and researchers, research and case studies, this book provides a unique and comprehensive analysis of Quality Assurance (QA) concepts, approaches, models, issues, practices and research in ODL and ICT worldwide. The book is global in scope and covers both the developed and developing world. It considers the theory, research and practice of policy-making and implementation in QA and accreditation, and also the institutional and cultural acceptability of QA as well as the areas regarded as problematic. With the growth of cross-border education, institutions must provide evidence of the quality of their courses, teaching, learning and management systems for national and international accreditation. This exposes them to rigorous external review and requires their conformity with national and international regulatory environments and benchmarks. It also increases their awareness of, and responsiveness to, national and global quality standards. This edited collection provides policy-makers, ODL researchers, and Higher Education administrators with an invaluable resource on QA and accreditation models and policies from around the World"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents: 1. Quality assurance and accreditation in higher education / Denise Chalmers and Shannon Johnston -- 2. Quality assurance accreditation in open and distance learning / Colin Latchem and Insung Jung -- 3. International and regional quality assurance and accreditation / Colin Latchem and Anuwar Ali -- 4. Quality assurance in Asian open and distance learning / Insung Jung -- 5. Quality assurance for distance education in Sub-Saharan Africa / Sarah Hoosen and Neil Butcher -- 6. Quality assurance and accreditation in the United States and Canada / Nancy K. Parker -- 7. Quality assurance and accreditation for distance education in the United Kingdom / Denise Kirtpatrick -- 8. Quality assurance policies and guidelines in European distance and e-learning / Ulf-Daniel Ehlers -- 9. Quality assurance policies and guidelines for distance education in Australia and New Zealand / Yoni Ryan and Mark Brown-- 10. Quality assurance in open universities / Asha Kanwar and Kate Clarke --