Vocational Education And Training Through Open And Distance Learning: World Review Of Distance Education And Open Learning Volume 5 (world Review Of Distance Education And Opening Learning) (vol 5)

This unique international review of experience looks at the policies needed in both the private and the public sector for effective vocational education and training at all levels - from basic skills to continuing professional education. Content: Vocational education across national borders -- national public policy programmes -- institutional models and frameworks -- conclusion. Abstract: This book identifies the major policy issues in the use of open and distance learning for vocational education as these face international, national and institutional policy makers. Read more... Conventional Apprenticeships And Older Methods Of Professional Training Are Not Providing Enough Skilled Workers - Governments, Companies And Colleges Are Now Using Open And Distance Learning To Fill These Gaps. Published In Association With The Commonwealth Of Learning, This Unique Review Provides Detailed Analysis Of Worldwide Experiences Of Vocational Training And Distance Education. It Looks At Recent Policy And Practice At Different Levels - From Transnational Programmes And National Policies To Institutional And Programme Models. Offering Guidance On How Distance Education And New Technologies Are Being Used To Support Vocational Education And Training, This Book Will Help Senior Institutional Managers And Policy Makers To Understand And Appreciate: * The Role Distance Education Can Play In Increasing Skills Levels In Young People And The Existing Workforce * The Challenges In Using Educational Technologies, And Distance Education To Deliver Vocational Education And Training * How To Devise Effective Policies To Meet These Challenges. Vocational education and training (VET) occupies a central place in social and economic policy throughout the world.