Graduate Research Papers

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Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Keywords

Distance education;

Abstract

This literature review discusses the educational applications of distance education by examining its historical foundations, its presence and effects on educational curriculums, and its future. The purpose of this literature review is examines research on the topics of how distance education operates and what role distance education plays in the field of education. The conclusions formed within this document are based upon literature reviewed about the topic of distance education and a personal interview. This review has led to a conclusion that distance education offers non-traditional students opportunities to educate and re-educate themselves while simultaneously allowing traditional students a chance to learn through a new method of instruction.

Year of Submission

2005

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Department

Division of Educational Technology

First Advisor

Leigh E. Zeitz

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Date Original

2005

Object Description

1 PDF file (55 leaves)

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

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