Directory of Distance Learning Opportunities: K-12

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This book provides an overview of current K-12 courses and programs offered in the United States as correspondence study, or via such electronic delivery systems as satellite, cable, or the Internet. The Directory includes over 6,000 courses offered by 154 institutions or distance learning consortium members. Following an introduction that describes existing practices and delivery methods, the Directory offers three indexes: Subject Index of Courses Offered, by Level Course Level Index Geographic Index All information was supplied by the institutions. Entries include current contact information, a description of the institution and the courses offered, grade level and admission information, tuition and fee information, enrollment periods, delivery information, equipment requirements, credit and grading information, library services, and accreditation.

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[T]his guide describes more than 6,000 courses offered by 154 educational providers....[T]his useful tool will serve a wide audience in school, public and academic libraries.-Gale/Free Resources/Reference Reviews
The demand for distance education is growing thanks to schedule conflicts in traditional schools, a desire for AP classes and enrichment opportunities, and interest in homeschool options. This directory is sure to be a welcome addition in public and school libraries. Nothing else pulls so much information together in one print source.-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
"This guide describes more than 6,000 courses offered by 154 educational providers....This useful tool will serve a wide audience in school, public and academic libraries."-Gale/Free Resources/Reference Reviews
"[T]his guide describes more than 6,000 courses offered by 154 educational providers....[T]his useful tool will serve a wide audience in school, public and academic libraries."-Gale/Free Resources/Reference Reviews
"The demand for distance education is growing thanks to schedule conflicts in traditional schools, a desire for AP classes and enrichment opportunities, and interest in homeschool options. This directory is sure to be a welcome addition in public and school libraries. Nothing else pulls so much information together in one print source."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

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MODOC PRESS, Inc., was founded in 1981. It is an editorial company that specializes in the compilation of directories for a counseling and guidance audience. Modoc has produced many and varied educational directories, particularly in the areas of distance learning and postsecondary education. Modoc's founder, William E. Burgess, has been involved in the field of education for over 30 years. He was a member of the original contract team that developed the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) for the U.S. Office of Education and was instrumental in establishing various computer-generated ERIC publications, including Current Index to Journals in Education. He subsequently served as training director for ORBIT, one of the original online bibliographic services.