Delivering Geography Courses Internationally

Increasing interest is being shown in developing distance learning courses within geography. Emerging educational technologies, based on the Internet, seemingly lie at the root of much of this interest. Experience of providing distance learning materials argues, however, that technology should not be the central concern for groups wishing to develop distance learning programmes. Other issues are more important. These include defining the model of distance learning they wish to develop, developing appropriate educational strategies, and establishing appropriate business and organisational models. Developing distance learning programmes that are intended to operate across national boundaries adds considerably to the challenges involved.

Keywords:

• International Distance Learning
• Educational Technologies
• Pedagogic Issues
• Business Models
• Institutional Impacts
• Co-OPETITION