Remote Education System

Author: Gao Xiaoling
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the basic theories and engineering practices of distance education systems, divided into 7 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the development status of distance education, including its basic concepts, characteristics, types, models, as well as the significance and development trends of distance education. Chapter 2 provides an overview of distance education systems, focusing on their composition, common auxiliary equipment, and real-time and non-real-time teaching systems. Chapter 3 covers the network platforms of distance education systems, including public telecommunication networks, cable television networks, computer networks, and satellite communication networks. Chapter 4 discusses distance education management, including resource management, faculty management, and learner management. Chapter 5 introduces common methods for accessing distance education networks, such as dial-up access, ISDN access, XDSL access, wireless access, and local area network access. Chapter 6 explores the various key and core technologies involved in implementing distance education, including image compression technology, audio compression technology, video conferencing technology, video-on-demand technology, and multimedia courseware production technology. Chapter 7 provides examples of famous domestic and international distance education websites. This book is well-organized, highly technical, and operation-oriented, making it suitable for professionals engaged in distance education or those interested in it, as well as for faculty and students in relevant disciplines at higher education institutions.