Download or read book Personal Computers for Distance Learning written by Ann Jones and published by Paul Chapman Educational Publishing. This book was released on 1993-10-28 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `I found this book stimulating and easy to read and would encourage anyone who is concerned with distance education to read it' - Computer Education `Interesting, informative and clearly written. It is a rich source of material on several fronts. Some of its value comes from its broad perspective, some from it being a detailed case' - Open Praxis This book is about the convergence of two important streams of educational innovation: distance education and the educational use of personal computers (PCs). During the 1970s and 1980s, distance education became a significant aspect of the post-school educational provision of many countries. Every indication is that this trend will con