ERIC Number: ED290863
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1987
Pages: 545
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Distance Education in Asia and the Pacific. Volume I. Proceedings of the Regional Seminar on Distance Education (Bangkok, Thailand, November 26-December 3, 1986).
Asian Development Bank, Manila (Philippines).
These proceedings are divided into three parts. The first part provides a general summary of the discussions under the headings of scope of distance education and nonformal, formal, and continuing education; cost-effectiveness; technology; instructional materials; recognition and status; planning and management; training; international cooperation; suggestions for further studies in the region; and recommendations. The following seminar papers are included in the second part: "Issues in Distance Education" (Motilal Sharma); "Growth and Scope of Distance Learning" (Ralph Smith); "Distance Education in Asia and the Pacific" (Mohammad Selim); "Application of Distance Education in Formal and Non-Formal Education" (James Taylor); "Planning, Management, and Monitoring of Distance Education" (G. Ram Reddy); "Hardware and Software in Distance Education" (Takashi Sakamoto); "Satellite Applications in Distance Education through TV and Radio" (Mohan Sundara Rajan); and "Financing and Cost-Effectiveness of Distance Education" (Wichit Srisa-an). Lists of seminar recommendations and participants conclude the volume. (MN)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Communications Satellites, Computer Assisted Instruction, Continuing Education, Cost Effectiveness, Developing Nations, Distance Education, Educational Needs, Educational Radio, Educational Technology, Educational Television, Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials, International Cooperation, International Educational Exchange, Nonformal Education, Outcomes of Education, Postsecondary Education, Program Administration, Program Development, Program Effectiveness, Program Improvement, Telecommunications
Asian Development Bank, P.O. Box 789, 1099 Manila, Philippines ($20.00 plus postage per set; more than 10 sets--$15.00).
Publication Type: Collected Works - Proceedings; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Asian Development Bank, Manila (Philippines).
Identifiers - Location: Asia
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