{"product_id":"distributed-learning-hardback","title":"Distributed Learning - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt a time of increasing globalisation, the concept of open and distance learning is being constantly redefined. New technologies have opened up new ways of understanding and participating in Learning. \u003cem\u003eDistributed Learning\u003c\/em\u003e offers a collection of perspectives from a social and cultural practice-based viewpoint, with contributions from leading international authors in the field. Key issues in this comprehensive text are:\u003cbr\u003e*the challenges of ICT to traditional teaching and learning practices\u003cbr\u003e*the value and relevance of 'activity theory' and 'communities of practice' in educational institutions and the workplace\u003cbr\u003e*perspectives on the relationship between globalisation and distributed learning, and the breakdown of distinctions between global and local contexts\u003cbr\u003e*issues of identity and community in designing courses for the virtual student\u003cbr\u003e*language and literacies in distributed learning contexts\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides useful introductory reading, building a sound theoretical framework for practitioners interested in how distributed learning is shaping post-compulsory education.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548480692462,"sku":"9780415268080","price":88.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9780415268080.jpg?v=1720264652","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/distributed-learning-hardback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}