{"product_id":"rethinking-learner-support-in-distance-education-9780415301435","title":"Rethinking Learner Support in Distance Education","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistance learning is becoming an increasingly popular way of studying, and most universities now provide courses using this method. Today's students, though, are demanding high quality, consumer-focused and flexible courses and learning resources. This means that providers of distance education need to reconsider key issues about their learner support systems, ensuring that this is delivered appropriately and effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRethinking Learner Support in Distance Education\u003c\/em\u003e considers the changing needs and demands of distance education students. It draws together contributions from the UK, USA, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, South Africa and Botswana, to offer an international perspective on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ethe challenges and implications of new technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003equality assurance, commercialisation and the learner as consumer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ethe impact of cultural differences on internationalised curricula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book should be read by all those involved in developing and delivering distance education courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607508336876,"sku":"9780415301435","price":423.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415301435-rethinking-learner-support-in-distance-education.jpg?v=1778169073","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/rethinking-learner-support-in-distance-education-9780415301435","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}