Compilation of essays on implementing and maintaining successful distance-learning language courses.

Acknowledgments /Senta Goertler, Paula Winke -- An introduction to distance language learning / Paula Winke, Senta Goertler -- Formats of distance learning / Angelika Kraemer -- Students' role in distance learning / Kara McBride, Kristy Beers Fägersten -- Teacher's role in computer-mediated communication and distance learning / Mary E. Wildner-Bassett -- Designing a distance foreign language learning environment / Chun Lai, Yong Zhao, Ning Li -- Assessing distance language learning / Paul A. Lyddon, Tetyana Sydorenko -- Program administration issues in distance learning / Catherine M. Barrette -- Initiation by fire : Training teachers for distance learning / Loreto Sánchez-Serrano -- Implementing distance learning : Theories, tools, continuing teacher education, and the changing distance-learning environment / Chadia N. Abras, Phyllis M. Sunshine -- Teaching principles of assessment online / Christina Cavella, Margaret E. Malone -- The effectiveness of technology-enhanced foreign language teaching / Senta Goertler, Paula Winke -- Abbreviated annotated bibliography / Aaron Ohlrogge, Hyewon Lee -- Glossary of terms -- Index.