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What is “Virtual” University

Chapter 296
Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
An online learning community or environment in which distance education takes place through courses and instructional programs offered on the Internet and other technologically enhanced media.
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Systems Model of Educational Processes
Charles E. Beck (University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, USA) and Gary R. Schornack (University of Colorado at Denver, USA)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 9
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-198-8.ch296
Abstract
Distance education involves a wide range of elements, including students, instructors, institutions, classroom technology, state agencies and accrediting boards. The educational process model provides a conceptual framework to integrate these diverse elements. The following discussion begins with a brief background on the systems and communication basis of the new model. Then it elaborates the model’s elements, including the inputs (resources and philosophy), purpose (intentions and audiences), methods (technological genre and educational process); integration (pedagogy); outputs (product and interpretation); and assessment (institutional and research).
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