Economics of Distance and Online Learning
Subtitle: Theory, Practice and Research
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Routledge
Published: January 15, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9780415963886
Subjects: Economics; Open learning & distance education; Education; Education / Teaching; Higher; Education / General; General
Description: "This book provides a comprehensive overview of the organizational models of distance and online learning from an international perspective and from the point of view of economic planning, costing and management decision-making. The book points to directions for further research and development in this area, and will promote further understanding and critical reflection on the part of administrators, practitioners and researchers of distance education and training. The experiences and perspectives in distance education in the United States are balanced with those in other areas of the world."--BOOK JACKET.