The education marketplace: Instructional television: Last year 70 000 engineers enrolled in 2000 courses delivered by video technology; over 3000 Master of Science degrees were earned via TV in the last two decades

摘要

Programs that allow engineers to take courses by TV are described. These can range from courses for Master of Science degrees to continuing education courses. The advantages offered by instructional TV, the choice of delivery medium, and the issue of cost are examined. The history of instructional TV is briefly outlined.