Studing at a distance - Christine J Talbot

This is the first guide for students tackling distance study! This essential guide provides practical help and encouragement for those who have not previously studied 'at a distance'. It includes motivation, goal setting, time management and coping; refreshes basic study skills and helps with research projects; surveys latest e-learning developments; and includes comments and advice from other distance learning students. Self-study activities are a key part of the guide, and introduce the crucial element of active learning that is typical of studying at a distance. "Studying at a Distance" is suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates in all open and distance learning or e-learning courses. It is ideal for students returning to study after a gap of some years or those new to distance learning. 'More and more people are likely to experience distance learning in the future either by correspondence or e-learning. This book is written by an author who clearly has immense experience and expertise in supporting distance learners. It cannot fail to be a most useful and comprehensive introduction to the challenges of distance education to such learners.;It will also be a very helpful guide to people writing and managing distance courses.' - Ormond Simpson - Assistant Director, Student Services, Open University in the East of England. Author - "Supporting Students in Online Open and Distance Learning" and "Student Retention in Online Open and Distance Learning".