Management education within business schools has been slower than other educational sectors in adapting television as a delivery system for nonresidential students. This article reviews diverse literatures and reports interviews with business school leaders to uncover the advantages and challenges of television instruction. Special attention is given to comparative learning outcomes and the extent to which televised instruction can or should deviate from normal classroom methodology.
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