Product Description
THE SUCCESSFUL DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENT is designed to teach students the skills they need to succeed in distance learning courses and to become better students in general. Regardless of the type of distance learning course–Internet-based, telecourse, prerecorded video or interactive video–this book addresses a variety of student concerns in a quick and clear format…. More >>
At $29.95 one might expect more than 118 pages (including the index) of practical advice. It is an excellent guide for the novice distance learning traveller. Repackaged, padded and illustrated, it would make a nice addition to the (fill in the blank) “____ For Dummies” series. However, for those of us who are adults with prior college experience and a comfortable familiarity with computers and the internet, this book is something of a redundant disappointment.
The irony here is that this book was recommended to me by a university on its Distance Learning webpage. Are they getting a kickback from the publisher for this?
On the whole, this is a great template for structuring one’s learning style in concordance with one’s working life. For new students or old, I recommend it highly. But, as noted, I balk at the price. Much of this information is freely available on the internet. While the authors proffer expert guidance and crucial advice, they also command an unreasonable price.
Rating: 3 / 5