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Research on Distance Education

Distance Learning,  January, 2007  by Watkins, Ryan

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The development of technologies in distance education continues to grow at accelerating rates. From discussion boards and instant messengers to iPods and PDAs, new technologies offer a number of new conveniences and options for students and instructors alike. These innovations are, nonetheless, accompanied by a growing requirement for valid research findings to guide their selection, design, development, and implementation in distance education programs.

Empirical research in the field of distance education seems to, however, continually lag behind advances in technology. As soon as reliable ...

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