The Pedagogical And Institutional Impact Of Disruptive Innovations In Distance Business Education

The use of distance learning methods by universities has experienced significant growth over the past two decades.  While this growth has been witnessed nearly equally across the various academic disciplines, it represents unique opportunities in business education.  In this article we will profile...

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Published in:American journal of business education 2017-01, Vol.10 (3), p.97-108
Main Author: Estelami, Hooman
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business Administration Education
Business education
Computer Simulation
Disruptive innovation
Distance Education
Distance learning
Educational Change
Educational History
Educational Technology
Influence of Technology
Innovation
Instructional Innovation
Instructional Material Evaluation
Pedagogy
Profiles
Teaching Methods
Technological Advancement
Technological change
Technology Uses in Education
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Summary:The use of distance learning methods by universities has experienced significant growth over the past two decades.  While this growth has been witnessed nearly equally across the various academic disciplines, it represents unique opportunities in business education.  In this article we will profile how technological innovations in distance learning have historically caused disruptive changes in business education.  The article then profiles three specific distance learning technologies that are emerging as revolutionary forces in changing business education.  The impact of these technologies will be examined from both a pedagogical perspective and an institutional perspective.  The influence of these educational technologies in addressing the unique needs of business students will also be discussed. 
ISSN:1942-2504
1942-2512
DOI:10.19030/ajbe.v10i3.9981