"If the decision is made using numbers on a balance sheet the obvious
choice would seem to be “e-learning”. The direct cost of distance
learning is generally lower than a classroom instructor-led course
(average 40%-60% less) and there’s no travel expenses (mileage, hotel,
etc.). The choice though is not as simple as the expense. Like any
business decision, the cost is an influence, but there are other
components in the equation that require consideration. In this article
we’ll take a look at some of the components, both positives and
challenges, of e-learning and classroom instructor-led training and
present you with the information to help you make an informed business
decision."
Every chapter in the widely distributed first edition has been updated, and four new chapters on current issues such as connectivism and social software innovations have been added. Essays by practitioners and scholars active in the complex, diverse, and rapidly evolving field of distance education blend scholarship and research; practical attention to the details of teaching and learning; and mindful attention to the economics of the business of education.
The next episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series is up! This week's word is "Threaded Discussion".
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