Insights From Research on Distance Education Learners, Learning, and Learner Support

Rethinking learner support in distance education

Contents List of figures and tables List of contributors Introduction 1 Constructivism or Confucianism? We have the technology, now what shall we do with it?

Motivating learners in open and distance learning: do we need a new theory of learner support?

Global Learning by Distance: Principles and Practicalities for Learner Support

The knowledge economy demands a highly skilled and well-rounded work force. However, because traditional institutions cannot meet the demand for post-secondary education, technological innovations, particularly distance learning, are becoming the solution for increased access. As distance programs are developed for global delivery, cultural and linguistic issues must be considered. Pedagogical ...

Learners' evaluation of a navigation support tool in distance education

This article investigates the usability of a navigation support tool, which guides learners by generating advice on the next best step to take in a self-study e-learning course. The article draws on log data and responses from online questionnaires to provide insights into learners’ evaluation of the tool, their adherence to the advice and their expectations of self-efficacy. The theoretical un...

Multimodal Counselling Therapy: Strategy for Learner Support in Distance Learning

Councelling purposefully helps the clients to improve their wellbeing, alleviate distress, resolve crises and increase their ability to be creative, innovative and make success-focused decisions wherever it is skillfully used. This study advances Multimodal Therapy as a therapeutic councelling approach for the learners support services provider with the sole aim of helping the Open and Distance...