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1Instructional Design & Development, Continuing and Distance Education/World Campus, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802-3601, USA. lcr1@psu.edu
Abstract:
Distance education (DE) continues to grow as an effective means of education that complements more traditional education modes. Each, to be effective, requires of the instructor a detailed understanding of what creates optimal learning by participants. Because DE is a newer mode, the roles and functions that faculty must play to make it effective have been subject to more scrutiny. Many principles are common to both modes; however, there are some unique aspects of each that faculty of such courses must appreciate.
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