Language Learning and Teaching in Distance

Contemporary Researchers of Distance Language Learning and Teaching

Cynthia J White

She is a Professor of Applied Linguistics at the School of Language Studies, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. She is well-known for her contribution in the field of Language and Distance Education. 'Language Learning in Distance Education' is one of the best book in the literature of Distance Language Learning. Cynthia J White Website

Tony Bates

Tony Bates is President and CEO of Tony Bates Associates Ltd, a private company specializing in consultancy and training in the planning and management of e-learning and distance education.Tony has authored nine books, written numerous publications and given over a hundred keynotes on the importance of technology in higher education. Tony Bates Website

Monique Boekaerts

In her short biography she introduced herself as follows ''Monique Boekaerts is currently a full professor at Leiden University, where she holds the chair of Learning and Instruction. She has played a leading role in the development of the Motivation construct, designing the first situation-specific measurement instrument to assess motivation in the classroom (The On-line Motivation Questionnaire). Her theories and empirical studies are also of high importance for the international recognition of the Self-regulation construct. Monique Boekaerts Website

Steve Wheeler

Steve Wheeler is Associate Professor of Learning Technologies at the University of Plymouth, in South West England. Originally trained as a psychologist and he has spent his entire career working in media, technology and learning. Steve Wheeler's Website