Student Support Toward Self-Directed Learning in Open and Distributed Environments

Globally, universities are challenged to deliver quality learning programs and are forced to respond in a meaningful way.These challenges have led to universities experiencing an increase in self-directed learning by using technologies in teaching and learning modes of delivery for open and distributed environments. Student Support Toward Self-Directed Learning in Open and Distributed Environments is a comprehensive scholarly book that combines theory and practice, reflecting on the dimensions of pedagogical strategies and programs that support student success at primary, secondary, and higher education institutions. It covers the current debates pertaining to student support academically, emotionally, financially, and administratively, along with new kinds of strategies to support the learner through digital technologies. Featuring a wide array of topics including digitalized citizenship, e-learning, and special education, this book is essential for professionals, researchers, educators, administrators, teacher educators, academicians, and instructional designers. Additional ISBNs 1522593160, 1522593187, 9781522593164, 9781522593188Student Support Toward Self-Directed Learning in Open and Distributed Environments is written by Micheal M. van Wyk and published by Information Science Reference. ISBNs for Student Support Toward Self-Directed Learning in Open and Distributed Environments are 9781522593195, 1522593195 and the print ISBNs are 9781522593164, 1522593160. Additional ISBNs include 1522593160, 1522593187, 9781522593164, 9781522593188.