The Internet has not only changed the way we communicate, but also the way we learn. Author Judith L. Johnson, Ph.D. fulfills the corporate world’s need for an all-encompassing guide to distance learning with her debut work, Distance Education: The Complete Guide to Design, Delivery, and Improvement.

Dr. Judith L. Johnson, a distance education expert, offers corporate America a new and progressive way to train employees while maximizing efficiency and cost control. Touted a “creative architect” by one of the country’s most highly regarded distance education pioneers, Dr. George Connick, President Emeritis, University of Maine, Augusta, Johnson has put together a guide which will lead the way for for-profit educational endeavors and training options for corporate America. An article in The Wall Street Journal (Nov. 7, 2003) reports that “nearly ¾ of Americans older than 25 lack bachelor’s degrees, a prerequisite in today’s society for most well-paying jobs. The for-profits tailor their courses, schedules, and marketing [to this mass audience largely neglected by traditional colleges” (p. A1, A8). Based on Johnson’s research and years of experience, this book should be part of every business in America.

J.P. Bolduc, former CEO of W. R. Grace Corporation, and now CEO of JPB Enterprises, Inc. praises Johnson’s book as “impressive; a great piece of work… This is where corporate America is going” he iterates. “The [book’s focus is clearly academic, but its long term application is with the business sector.” Johnson’s expertise is a valuable resource for Fortune 100 CEOs as well as every business in the United States wishing to increase efficiency and effectiveness using tools and technology designed for the 21st Century.

Michael G. Moore, Founding Director, American Center for the Study of Distance Education says of Johnson’s work, “This book stands out by reason of the wealth of case studies of delivery systems, the experiences of individual teachers, and the focus on quality issues."

Judith L. Johnson holds a Ph.D. in Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation from Boston College and has worked in higher education for nearly two decades. She also provides consultation for the private sector and non profit organizations.

Distance Education: The Complete Guide to Design, Delivery, and Improvement is an essential guide for corporate America, policy makers, and educators. (ISBN: Pb, 0807743739; Cl, 0807743747), September, 2003, Columbia University, Teachers College Press. It can be ordered directly from www.tcpress.com or order the book from any major online bookseller including www.barnesandnoble.com, www.amazon.com and affiliates. The book can be ordered through your local vendor as well. The price is $32.95 – Paperback, and $66.00 – Cloth.