DocumentCode
3385470
Title
Managing large scale on-line systems
Author
Aldridge, G.
Author_Institution
Open Univ., Milton Keynes
fYear
2001
fDate
2001
Firstpage
11
Lastpage
12
Abstract
The paper discusses the implications and difficulties of running large-scale online applications, drawing on the extensive experience of the On-line Applications group at The Open University. The history of online services at The Open University is given, with the main advantages the University has reaped through its use of computer mediated communication. A series of success factors are offered that are applicable to managing large-scale online systems
Keywords
distance learning; educational technology; information services; management; teaching; teleconferencing; CMC; On-Line Applications group; computer conferencing; computer mediated communication; distance education; history; large-scale online application management; online services; success factors; Application software; Automation; Computer mediated communication; Computer science education; Distance learning; Educational programs; History; Large-scale systems; Management training; Online services;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Advanced Learning Technologies, 2001. Proceedings. IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location
Madison, WI
Print_ISBN
0-7695-1013-2
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ICALT.2001.943841
Filename
943841
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