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Assessment and accountability issues in distance education for adult learners

Corporate Name: Project IDEAL

Publisher: University of Michigan

Published At: Ann Arbor, MI

Date Published: 2002

Distributor: University of Michigan/Institute for Social Research - Room 5118

Source Address: P.O. Box 1248

Source City/State/Zip: Ann Arbor MI 48106-1248

Phone: (734) 615-3628

Material Type: Information Analysis

Intended Audience: Policy Maker

Physical Media: Print

Physical Description: 28 p

Subjects: Distance Education; Educational Assessment; Accountability

Abstract:
Key issues states face include determining how to track, assess, and report on distance learners using state and national accountability systems. This paper lays out issues in assessing and counting distance learners and recommends research studies to explore these issues. Topics include National Reporting System requirements, seat time, and measuring educational gain.

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