"The collection captures the variety of experience gained and of lessons learned in using educational media in Asia. Singapore, with its well-established policies of educational use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is at one end of the spectrum. At the other is Bangladesh, where the ... use of educational media remains at a nascent stage. The notable success of some of the open and distance learning institutions in the region – such as the distance education initiative of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, a premier centre for technology education – stands out. However, in view of the prominent role of open universities in Asia, there is actually remarkably little worthwhile research on educational media in the region. Asian institutions should make research on media applications a higher priority." (Preface, page vii) more

"The book opens with a review of the key issues in using media for education. It then proceeds through five country studies, written by highly qualified and experienced policy-makers and practitioners of educational media. The country studies are followed by research reviews that synthesise the majo ... r findings of evaluations. A final section presents several case studies on harnessing technologies for distance-learning initiatives. The book is designed to serve as both a resource and a guide. It provides valuable background and the insights of leading academics, practitioners, researchers and students of educational media - while also offering a unique platform from which, it is hoped, new ideas and further developments will be stimulated." (Publisher description) more