In recent years, educators have witnessed the rapid development of computer networks, dramatic improvements in the processing power of personal computers, and striking advances in magnetic storage technology. These developments have made the computer a dynamic force in distance education, providing a new and interactive means of overcoming time and distance to reach learners. This book presents the ways in which technology can enhance distance learning and calls on educators to take a leadership role in determining the ways in which technology the ways in which technology is used to support educational goals.
