Distance Learning Applications
and Directions
T.1.5.1
Public and Private Opportunities in Distance Learning

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Distance Learning Trends in the U.S.
 U.S. Dept of Ed 1998 survey released Dec.’99

"Provide service to more students..."

Distance Learning Pushes the Transformation of the Instructional Model

Institutional Reorganizations

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Implications

New higher education providers do not function like traditional campuses.

Institutional Reorganizations

A Few Examples of Institutional Consortia

Taxonomy

                   Taxonomy
University Information Consortium - no degree; no                      coordinated services to students; accredited academic institutions linked electronically(e.g., ex-CA VU, SREC)

What are the quality assurance issues in this new environment?

Who takes Responsibility for  Quality Control?

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Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications