Quality Control In Distance Learning

Producing And Teaching A U.S. History Telecourse

Abstract

Even though some· professors in the social sciences may wish it otherwise, technology has become increasingly significant in our professional as well as our personal lives. We know that colleges are using technology to broaden and enhance their educational offerings to "distant learners." Students who may be far removed from a traditional classroom setting can now use an array of video and/or computer connections to complete most if not all of their credits toward a college degree. As educators, we are concerned about the quality of all course work, and courses offered in an "unusual" way draw special scrutiny. As two professors who have been intimately involved in producing and teaching a telecourse, we believe that we can attest to the quality of this type of distance learning.