An Editorial on Distance Learning 2.x

e-Learning Theories with Emphasis on Independence Theory

Introduction: The basis of distance learning rests on the independence of the learner. The independent learning-teaching process is an educational system in which each learner is independent and separated from their teacher by time and place. Hence the present study seeks to examine E-learning Theories in general, but focuses on Independence Theory. Methods: The present study was conducte...

Co-ordinating Editor: N C Fames (International Centre for Distance Learning, UK Open University) Editorial team:

Effective Distance Teaching and learning in Higher Education

Nowadays, Universities have come across a main transformation. Lack of budget, an increase in the number of university students, a change in the student population, up-to-date and various educational needs of each society require fundamental changes that are coordinated with recent needs. This study aimed to evaluate the features of effective distance education in higher education. Findings of ...

The social presence theory in distance education; the role of social presence in web-based educational environment

Dear editor-in-chief, The Future of Medical Education Journal The emergence of new theories of learning and education and a paradigm shift from being teacher-centered to student-centered alongside with advancement of novel communication technologies have set the grounds for modern human to use new methods of teaching-learning and free himself of the chains of time and place and keep on learning...

Self- and peer-assesment within the context of innovation in assessment & evaluation

Dimensions in assessment and evaluation What learning objectives does the assessment & evaluation focus upon? Who is responsible for the evaluation? When does the evaluation take place? What is the formal value of the assessment and evaluation procedure? Assessment & evaluation and views on learning and instruction New developments in assessment and evaluation and the third generation distribut...