Distance education offers an alternative way for one to gain new knowledge and qualifications. This course aims to cover various issues in distance education. In distance education, technology plays an important role and adult learners with diverse backgrounds are common. There are different modes of distance education such as online education. This course examines the role of technology in supporting learners in distance education and online courses. It is hoped that students have a better understanding of the educational environments in distance education. Pre-requisite: None

CILO-1: Explain distance education concepts and theories. CILO-2: Compare different modes of online education. CILO-3: Use online tools to design and construct distance learning materials. CILO-4: Critique current literature in the field of distance education.