DE Models

Question 1

6 Types of DE Education Systems (Verduin & Clark 1991)

Answer 1

1. Institutions w/c offer degrees and course credit to students whom they have not taught directly
2. Institutions w/c offer degrees to students whom they have taught in some measure
3. Conventional Univs w/c offer DE degrees and coursework
4. Consortia of Institutions w/c share costs, materials, programs and provide a level of consistency in practice
5. Institutions established specifically for teaching at a distance
6. Educational and information organizations that develop educ media for informal distance learners

Question 2

6 Organizational Models for Distance & Open Learning (Rumble & Latchem 2003)

Answer 2

1. Single mode
2. Dual mode
3. Networked alternative (consortia)
4. Corporate Universities and Corporate Training
5. For Profit Institutions
6. Virtual Institutions