Build optional digital textbooks for distance learners
- Autores: Du Ruo, Yang Xiaotang
- Localización: Open Praxis, ISSN-e 2304-070X, Vol. 5, Nº. 4, 2013, págs. 265-274
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
E-books seem to be a trend and an excellent solution for mobile learning lately, but what kinds of e-books are good fit for distance learners� needs? For the purpose of offering open, more appropriate, better in quality, more convenient and flexible learning materials for distance learners. From 2011, through an experi - mental study on the basis of research on mobile learning ubiquitous learning and any-media, a research group at the Open University of China started to explore a new type of e-books, named �digital textbooks,� sampling three experimental courses for trial; mainly getting results in four areas: definition, tools, technology and functions. The experiment is still in progress, the learning pattern centering on digital textbooks is still being explored. In conclusion, how we support different learners successfully in a digital age depends on significant ways on how well we use those new media and new technology when building smarter learning materials and learning environment.
