Make the right IPTV business decisions with a thorough understanding of the technology and the business implications of the broadband video revolution. Master key trends transforming the world of broadcast television and the Web with this guide to hardware, software, Internet applications and the wide range of alternative products and services. Explore why IP is the new gold standard for online video delivery and how it will be monetized. Understand the entire IPTV process, with clear explanations of complex technologies designed to help leaders make informed decisions and drive successful strategies. This comprehensive guide prepares you for IPTV's rapid deployment and future growth with features that include:

• Clear explanations of IPTV and Internet Video networks and applications
• Overviews of how the technical solutions are being turned into business models
• Reality Check perspectives in each chapter that illustrate theories with real-world case studies
• An expanded glossary that clarifies complex, technical jargon

* Reality Check perspectives throughout each chapter tie theory to real-world case studies * Expanded glossary clarifies complex technical jargon * Includes clear explanations of complex technologies, for both technical and non-technical professionals

The purpose of this book is to increase understanding of the major theories, issues, challenges, and solutions related to online distance education. It balances practical advice with a description of the theoretical and research-based underpinnings for the culturally-responsive strategies presented. An important integrating theme is the impact of globalization and internationalization on all aspects of distance education. Consequently, the book examines the implications of global reach and cross-border education, and promotes the integration of global learning in academic programs. Key Features: Addresses the global reach of distance education and associated cultural, linguistic, and accreditation issues; describes the latest online learning technologies, e.g. blogs, wikis, podcasting, mobile learning, virtual worlds, etc.; addresses the culture of higher education in many new directions, e.g. academic capitalism, consumerism, and competition among non-profit, for-profit, and corporate universities; and provides practical, research-based solutions to real-world problems. Contents: Key Concepts of Online Higher Education; Key Distance Education Issues; Technology and the Internet; Designing Online Programs and Courses; Teaching and Learning Online; Quality Assurance and Institutional Effectiveness.

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