Keywords
distance education, distance learning, academic advising
Abstract
This article reviews the key ideas related to increasing student learning and support described in selected chapters from the second edition of the Handbook of Distance Education (Moore 2007). These chapters described research findings related to the impact of distance education on learners in general (student autonomy, cognition, social learning, and satisfaction), as well as specific subgroups of distance students and instructors (K-12, female, and disabled students as well as academic advising and library services). This article concludes with brief recommendations for future research in each of these areas.
Original Publication Citation
R. E. West, (29). Insights from research on distance education learners, learning, and learner support. Distances et savoirs. 7(4). doi: 1.3166/DS.7.571-584.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
West, Richard E., "Insights From Research on Distance Education Learners, Learning, and Learner Support" (2009). Faculty Publications. 861.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/861
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2009-01-01
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/2327
Publisher
Distances et savoirs
Language
English
College
David O. McKay School of Education
Department
Instructional Psychology and Technology
Copyright Status
© 2009 Distances et savoirs. DOI: 10.3166/DS.7.571-584.
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