Dr. Weiyuan ZHANG

PUBLICATIONS

Books

Zhang, Weiyuan (Ed.) (2010). Theories, policy, and practice of lifelong education in East Asia, London: Routledge.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2009). Principals and Methods of e-learning, Beijing: People' Education Press.

Zhang, Weiyuan (Guest Editor) (2008). Special issue: Theories, policy and practice of lifelong education in East Asia, International Journal of Lifelong Education, Vol. 27 (5), UK.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Jiang, Guozhen (2007). Research methods in distance education. Beijing: Higher Education Press.

Zhang, Weiyuan (Ed.) (2005) Global perspectives: philosophy and practice in Distance Education (Volume Three), Beijing: China Central Radio & Television University Press. (In English and Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2005) Management and student support service in open and distance education: a collection of articles from Weiyuan Zhang, Beijing: China Central Radio & Television University Press. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (Ed.) (2004) Global perspectives: philosophy and practice in Distance Education (Volume Two), Beijing: China Central Radio & Television University Press. (In English and Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (Ed.) (2003) Global perspectives: philosophy and practice in Distance Education (Volume One), Beijing: China Central Radio & Television University Press. (In English and Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2002) The current state and future trend in open and distance education: a collection of articles from Weiyuan Zhang, Beijing: China Central Radio & Television University Press. (In Chinese)

Murphy, David, Shin, Namin & Zhang, Weiyuan (2002) (eds.) Advancing online learning in Asia, Hong Kong: Hong Kong Open University Press. (In English)

Zhang, Weiyuan (1998) Young people and careers: school careers guidance in Shanghai, Edinburgh and Hong Kong, Hong Kong: Comparative Educational Research Centre of Hong Kong University. (In English)

Zhang, Su-gui; Qian, Huai-zhi; Zhang, Weiyuan & Shao, Ai-ling (1991) (Eds.) Introduction and classification of occupations. Hangzhou: Zhejiang Educational Press. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan & Qu, Bo (1988) Educational and vocational guidance in secondary schools. Shanghai: Tongji University Press. (In Chinese)

Wang, Yunying; Fang, Zhanhua, Zhang, Weiyuan & Hu, Wenbin (1987) The innovation of teaching and learning. Wuhan: Hubei Education Press.

Wang, Xiaolin & Zhang, Weiyuan (1987) Children cognitive ability training. Shanghai: Xue Ling Publishing Press.

Dictionary

Zhang, Weiyuan (Chief Editor) (2003) An English-Chinese dictionary of open and distance education, Beijing: China Central Radio & Television University Press.

Refereed Journal Articles

Zhang, Weiyuan (2008). Construction of a theoretical framework for online course design. China Distance Education, Vol. 8, 34-37. (in Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2008). Model and application of a blueprint for online course design. China Distance Education, Vol. 9, 36-41. (in Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (Forthcoming). Educational collaboration among continuing education sector and corporate universities. Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 5, 2008.

Zhang, Weiyuan (Forthcoming). Strategies of learning supports for online adult learners (Part 2). Modern Distance Education Research, Vol. 6, 2008.

Zhang, Weiyuan (Forthcoming). Writing up e-learning course guide and units. China Distance Education, Vol. 10. (in Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2008). Conceptions of lifelong learning in Confucian culture: Their impact on adult learners. International Journal of Lifelong Education, Vol. 27 (6), 551- 557.

Chung, Yau-ling, Zhang, Weiyuan & Chan, Tak-yuen (2008). Quality assurance in transnational education collaboration: The case of HKU SPACE “Adult Education and Lifelong Learning” programme. Modern Distance Education Research, Vol. 2, 5-9.

Young, Chien-ming & Zhang, Weiyuan (2008). Idea and practices of Research Centres at HKU SPACE. Continuing Education, Vol. 5, 51-52.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2008). The development and transformation of e-learning, In Peter Jarvis (Ed.), The Routledge international handbook of lifelong learning (pp. 238-248). Routledge.

Feng, Xiaoying, Zhang, Weiyuan & Chen, Li (2008). Distance education in rural China achieves inter-school collaboration and increased access to education. Asian Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 6 (1), 27-38.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2008). Strategies of learning supports for online adult learners (Part 1). Modern Distance Education Research, Vol. 5, 5-9.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2008). Model and application of a blueprint for online course design. China Distance Education, Vol. 9, 36-41.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2008). Construction of a theoretical framework for online course design. China Distance Education, Vol. 8, 34-37.

Feng, Xiaoying, Zhang, Weiyuan & Chen, Li (2008). Research on applications of scaffolding education strategy to distance inter-university collaborative learning. Journal of Beijing Radio and Television University, Vol. 1.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Niu, Jian (2007). China: Reaching teachers through television, In Hilary Perraton, Bernadette Robinson & Charlotte Creed (Eds.), International case studies of teacher education (pp. 17-38). Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2007). Continuing education for all: Relationships among continuing education, adult education, vocational education, and distance education. China Distance Education, Vol. 1, 15-19.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Ng, Tak-kay (2006). Distance guidance for lifelong learners in Hong Kong: Development of an online programme preference assessment instrument, International Journal of Lifelong Education, Vol. 25, No. 6, 633-644

Zhang, Weiyuan and Wang Nan (2006) Substantial development of distance education: Coordination and Innovation, China Distance Education, Vol. 6, 12-18. (In Chinese)

Zhang Weiyuan and Jiang Guozhen (2006) Using ethnography in distance education research, Distance Education Journal, Vol. 2, 68-71. (In Chinese)

Wang, Zhuzhu and Zhang, Weiyuan (2006) Survey on barriers of online learning in teacher education, Open Education Research, Vol. 1, 36-38. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2006) Online teaching and learning: Lessons from international experiences, China Distance Education, Vol. 1. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2006) A comparative study of online learning environments between mainland China and Overseas/ other Chinese regions: Experiences from learners, Open Education Research, Vol. 1. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2005) Position and role of ODL in lifelong education system in a knowledge-based society, In Aliana Leong (Eds) Adult Education and Lifelong Learning (Vol. One), 305-314 (In Chinese)

Wang, Zhuzhu and Zhang, Weiyuan (2005) Investigation of effectiveness on online learning for on-the-job teacher education, Educational Development Research, Vol. 12, 75-78. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan and Jiang Guozhen (2005) Using Delphi method in distance education research, Distance Education Journal, Vol. 4. (In Chinese)

Chen, Li, Zhang, Weiyuan and Hao, Dan (2005) Measurement of learning styles for Chinese distance learners, Open Education Research, Vol. 11, No. 4, 65-71. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2005) Transforming Asian education through open and distance learning, China Distance Education, Vol. 7, 71-75. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan, Perris, Kirk and Yeung, Lesley (2005). Online tutorial support in ODL: Students’ perceptions, British Journal of Educational Technology, Vol. 36, No 5, 789-804.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2005) An international comparison of course setting between distance education and educational technology, China Distance Education, Vol. 4, 8-11. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan and Jiang Guozhen (2005) Cost analysis in distance education, Distance Education Journal, Vol. 2, 70-75. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan, Wong, Danny & Chen, Li (2005) Analysis of current status in educational collaboration between Mainland China and overseas/other Chinese regions, Open Education Research, Vol. 1, 58-63. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan and Joseph Yau (2005) Distance learning: Voices from inmate students, Distance Education Journal, Vol. 2, 12-15. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan and Jiang Guozhen (2005) Models and methods of policy analysis in distance education, Distance Education Journal, Vol. 2, 57-59. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan and Jiang, Guozhen (2005) Research methodology: International and comparative study in distance education, Distance Education Journal, Vol. 1, 56-59. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2005) An international comparison of course offerings between programmes of distance education and educational technology, China Distance Education, Vol. 4, 8-11. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan & Wong, Danny (2005) Educational collaboration in distance higher education: Experiences from the Open University of Hong Kong, China Distance Education, Vol. 1, 54-58. (In Chinese)

Wang, Zhuzhu & Zhang, Weiyuan (2005) Analysis of online teaching and learning platforms in China`s Universities, China Distance Education, Vol. 2, 40-44.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Perris, Kirk (2004) Researching the efficacy of online learning: A collaborative effort amongst scholars in Asian open universities’, Open Learning, Vol. 19, No. 3, 247-264.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Wang, Lixun (2004) Global collaboration in the development of an online learning environment scale, Staff and Educational Development International, Vol. 8, No. 1, 49-66.

Perris, Kirk, Zhang, Weiyuan, & Poon, Teresa (2004) An investigation of distance learners’ preferences and barriers to online learning in Hong Kong, Indian Journal of Open Learning, Vol. 13, No. 2, 139-149.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Wang, Lixun & Tak-kay Ng (2004) Research collaboration between open education providers and consumers in developing an academic programmes preferences inventory, Asian Journal of Distance Education, Vol, 2. <http://www.asianjde.org/>

Zhang, Weiyuan (2004) Construction of discipline of distance education with Chinese characteristics, China Distance Education, Vol. 12, 17-21. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2004) A Comparative study of online teaching and learning in Asia's open universities, Distance Education Annual (Taiwan), Vol. 16, 1-19.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2004) Quality assurance online: Development, validation, and utilization of the online learning environment scale, English Journal of Distance Education in China, 173-184.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2004) Design and development of evaluation models, indicators, and scale in online learning environment, China Educational Technology, Vol. 7, 29-33. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan, Yang, Tingting & Huang, Ci (2004) A comparative study of quality assurance on curriculum in open universities in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Modern Distance Education Research, Vol. 2, 9-15. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan & Chen, Li (2004) Evaluation research designs and methods in open and distance education, Distance Education Journal, Vol. 4, 55-59. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2004) Research report writing in open and distance education, Distance Education Journal, Vol. 1, 54-58. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan & Au Yeung, Lai Hung (2003) Online measurement of academic programme preferences for distance learners, Distance Education, Vol. Vol. 24, No. 2, 213-226.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Kirk, Perris & Kwok, Elaine (2003) Use of tutorial support: Experiences from Hong Kong distance learners, Asian Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 1, No. 1, 12-19.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Kirk, Perris (2003) Assessing learning styles in distance education: A Hong Kong perspective, Journal of Distance Education, Vol. X, No 1, 25-37.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Wang, Lixun (2003) Indicators in evaluating online learning environments, China Distance Education, Vol. 17, 34-39. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan & Wang, Lixun (2003) A global comparison of online teaching platforms, Journal of Jiangsu Radio & Television University, Vol. 5, 5-12 (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan, Yau, Joseph (2003) Distance learning: Experiences from inmate students, Open Education Research, Vol. 5, 34-37. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan & Chan, Lung (2003) New insights from old practices: ODE practices in ancient China and its implications to Asia, Global E-Journal of Open, Flexible & Distance Education, Vol. 3, No. 1, 76 - 84.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Yang, Tingting & Huang, Ci (2003) A comparative study of ODL research in single mode open universities in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Modern Distance Education, Vol. 1, 3-9. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2003) Guidance at a distance: Developing an online instrument for measuring academic programme preferences of distance learners in Hong Kong, China Distance Education, Vol. 5, 13-19. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2003) A survey of online teaching in Asia’s open universities, China Distance Education, Vol. 9, 35-42. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan & Huang, Hexiao (2003) Barriers and preferences of online learning: Students’ perceptions, Open Education Research, Vol. 2, 30-33. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2003) Research design in open and distance education, Distance Education Journal, Vol. 6, 54-59. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2003) Research proposal writing, Distance Education Journal, Vol. 5, 55-59. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2003) Research methodology in open and distance education: Topic identification and selection, Distance Education Journal, Vol. 3, 54-59. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2003) Research methodology in open and distance education: Fundamental principles, Distance Education Journal, Vol. 2, 55-59. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2003) Research methodology in open and distance education: Theories and paradigms, Distance Education Journal, Vol. 1, 53-59. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan & Shin, Namin (2002) Imported or indigenous? A comparative study of three open and distance education models in Mainland China, India and Hong Kong, Open Learning, Vol. 12, No. 2, 167-176.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Niu, Jian & Jiang, Guozhen (2002) Web-Based education at conventional universities in China: A case study, International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning: Vol. 2, No. 2. < http://www.icaap.org/iuicode?149.2.2.8>

Zhang, Weiyuan & Hu, Jun (2002) Chinese distance learners in the northwest areas: Characteristics and obstacles, China Distance Education, Vol. 4, 10-14. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan, Jegede, Olugbemiro, Tsui, Cecilia, Ng, Fowie & Kwok, Louisa (2002) Comparing single mode ODL institutions in Asia: Management styles, pedagogical activities and educational outcomes, Indian Journal of Open Learning, Vol. 11, No. 2, 7-21.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Venkaiah, V. (2002) A preliminary study of the current state of distance education research in India, Malaysian Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1-14.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Au Yeung, Lai Hung (2002) The learning styles of adult learners: A review of theories, classifications and measurements, Open Education Research, Vol. 2, 30-34. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan, Hu, Xiao Lu & Pope, Mark (2002) The evolution of careers guidance and counseling in the People's Republic of China, The Career Development Quarterly, Vol. 50, No. 3, 226-236.

Jegede, Olugbemiro, Zhang, Weiyuan & You, Joseph (2002) An investigation of the learning problems experienced by inmate students in Hong Kong prisons, Staff and Educational Development International, Vol. 6, No. 2, 169-180.

Jiang, Guozhen & Zhang, Weiyuan (2002) Analysis of the current state of online learning at conventional universities in China, Journal of China Distance Education, Vol. 5, 35-41. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan & Huang, Ci (2001) Contemporary practice of web-based instruction: Cases of the OUHK and NOU, Distance Education Annual (Taiwan), Vol. 13, 113-127. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2001) A comparison of web-based platforms in western countries, Journal of Jiangsu Radio & Television University, Vol. 3, 18-20. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan, Jegede, Olugbemiro, Tsui, Cecilia, Ng, Fowie & Kwok, Louisa (2001) An investigation into administrative styles, educational processes and outcomes in open universities in Asia, Open Education Research, Vol. 1, 17-22. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan & Chan, Lung (2001) The origin and development of open and distance education in China and its implications, Open Education Research, Vol. 4, 22-25. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2001) Open and distance education at the turn of the century: Asian models, Teaching and Management, Vol. 1, 11-13. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2000) The current state of experts and their foci in distance education research in China, Indian Journal of Open Learning, Vol. 9, No. 1, 29-40.

Taplin, Margaret & Zhang, Weiyuan (2000) Not just a number: A glimpse of distance students as people, Staff and Educational Development International, Volume 4, No. 2, 155-166.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2000) The role and task of tutors: Students’ expectations of tutors in distance learning, Distance Education Journal (Taiwan), Vol. 12, 1-9. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2000) Types of online learning that fully explore the advantages of distance education, China Distance Education, Vol. 3, 42-43. (In Chinese)

Pan, Weidong & Zhang, Weiyuan (2000) On the building of the communication mechanism in a web-based instruction system, Open Education Research, Vol. 6, 21-24. (In Chinese)

Pan, Weidong & Zhang, Weiyuan (2000) On the building of the mechanism for online student assessment in a web-based instruction system, China Distance Education, Vol. 4, 41-45. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (2000) Reconsidering the role and status of RTVUs, China Distance Education, Vol. 2, 40-42. (In Chinese)

Tsui, Cecilia & Zhang, Weiyuan (2000) A comparison of administrative styles in Asian open universities, China Distance Education, Vol. 1, 10-15. (In Chinese)

Jegede, Olugbemiro, Ng, Fowie, Kwok, Louisa, Tsui, Cecilia & Zhang, Weiyuan (1999) Lessons learnt on using an electronic conferencing environment for research in open and distance learning: A report of a regional study, Staff and Educational Development International, Vol. 3, No. 2, 337-347.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1999) A comparative study of research classification in distance education, Open Education Research, Vol. 5, 39 - 42. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (1999) A profile of distance and adult education experts in Asia and their research foci, China Distance Education, Vols. 9 & 10, 108 - 113. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan & Chen, Jianguo (1999) Some considerations on developing an adult learning theory in Chinese context, China RTV University Education, Vol. 5, 7-9. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan & Taplin, Margaret (1999) Distance learning: Experiences from learners, Journal of Jiangsu RTV University, Vol. 3, 7-11. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (1999) A comparative analysis of periodical literature in ODL in China, Great Britain and USA, Open Education Research, Vols. 2 & 3, 59-62. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (1998) Evaluation on distance education theories, Open Education Research, Vol. 5, 8-10. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan. & Xu, Sheng-liang (1998) The rethinking of applicability of western teaching theories in Chinese context, Journal of Educational Reference, Vol. 5, 40-42. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan, Taplin, Margaret, Jegede, Olugbemiro & Yum, Jessie (1998) Current state of distance education research in Hong Kong, China RTV University Education, Vol. 11, 54-56. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (1998) A comparative analysis of students’ experiences and perceptions of careers guidance methods in Edinburgh and Shanghai, Educational Research, Vol. 2, 72-75. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (1998) The history and development of careers guidance in Hong Kong. International Journal of Educational and Vocational Guidance, 61, 56-59. Germany.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1997) The study of students’ careers expectations and careers development, Shanghai Education, 5, 21 - 24. (In Chinese)

Zhang, Weiyuan (1997) Evaluation of objectives and programs on careers education and guidance in secondary schools in Scotland, Journal of Foreign Education Studies, 3, 30 - 32.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1997) Careers guidance in secondary schools in Great Britain. Education and Vocation, 6, 36 - 38.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1994) The history and current state of careers guidance in China, International Journal of Educational and Vocational Guidance, Vol. 55/1994, 1-7. Germany.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1993) Time to develop (Part 1), Careers Guidance Today, Autumn, 32-33. Great Britain.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1993) Time to develop (Part 2), Careers Guidance Today, Winter, 27-30. Great Britain.

Jin, Yiming & Zhang Weiyuan (1991) How to use psychological tests in careers guidance, Educational Research, Vol. 1.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1990) Suggested methods of careers guidance at secondary school. Wuhan Educational Research, Vol. 3.

Jin, Yi-ming. & Zhang Weiyuan (1990) Research on some issues in careers guidance. Educational Research, Vol. 4.

Book Chapters

Zhang, Weiyuan & Wang, Lixun (2005) ‘A comparative review of online teaching and learning tools used in international distance learning’, In Visser, L., Simonson, M & Visser, Y. (2005) Trends and Issues in Distance Education: An International Perspective, Greenwich: Information Age Publishing, 245-259.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Perris, Kirk & Poon, Teresa (2002) ‘A profile of online education in selected open universities in Asia’, In Murphy, David, Shin, Namin. and Zhang, Weiyuan. Advancing Online Learning in Asia, Hong Kong: Open University of Hong Kong Press, 1-15.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Ha, Susan (2002) ‘Learning attitudes, motivations and preferences of older adults’, In Dikshit, H, Carg, S., Panda, S. & Vijayshri (Eds) Access and Equity: Challenges for Open and Distance Learning, New Delhi: Kogan Page, 147-158.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1991) Careers guidance in USA, In Shen Zhenhan (Ed.). Careers Guidance in Foreign Countries. Zhejiang: Zhejiang Educational Press. (In Chinese)

Zhang Weiyuan (1991) Careers guidance in Canada, In Shen Zhenhan (Ed.). Careers Guidance in Foreign Countries, Zhejiang: Zhejiang Educational Press.

Zhang Weiyuan (1991) How to help students understand themselves, In Jin Yiming (Ed.). Careers Guidance in Secondary Schools, Zhejiang: Zhejiang Educational Press.

Zhang Weiyuan (1991) How to help students make wise careers choices, In Jin Yiming (Ed.). Careers Guidance in Secondary Schools, Zhejiang: Zhejiang Educational Press.

Zhang Weiyuan (1990) Routes of education and vocation, In Wen Youxing & Liu Jiannong (Eds.) Careers Guidance for Secondary School Students, Zhejiang: Zhejiang Educational Press.

Zhang Weiyuan (1990) Strategies of educational and vocational choices, In Wen Youxing & Liu Jiannong (Eds.). Careers Guidance for Secondary School Students. Zhejiang Educational Press.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1990) Comment on theories and models of careers guidance of Western countries, In Jin Yiming and Qian Jinfang (Eds.), Educational Reform in Chinese Secondary Schools, Shanghai: East China Normal University Press.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1987) Evaluation of theories and models of vocational and educational guidance, Journal of East China Normal University, Vol. 3.
　

Research Reports

Zhang, Weiyuan & Niu, Jian (in press) ‘Use of open and distance learning for teacher education at China Television Teachers College: A case study’, UNESCO. France.

Murphy, David, Zhang, Weiyuan & Perris, Kirk (2003) ‘Online learning in Asian open universities: Resisting imperialism’, Observatory in Borderless Higher Education, Association of Commonwealth Universities. UK.

Conference Publications

Zhang, Weiyuan (2006) ‘Reconsideration on concept of continuing education in a lifelong learning society’, Paper presented at the 5th International Conference on Adult Education and Social Development, Macau, 1-3 August 2006.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2005) A comparative study of online learning environment between mainland China and overseas/ other Chinese regions: experiences from students, Paper (on CD-ROM) of the 3^rd CRIDALA and 4^th DEC, Hong Kong, 20-22 June 2005.

Zhang, Weiyuan and Tak-kay Ng (2005) Distance Guidance for Lifelong Learners in Hong Kong: Development of an Online Programme Preference Assessment Instrument, Paper (on CD-ROM) of the 19th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities, Jakarta, Indonesia, 15-17 September 2005.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2004) Quality assurance online: Development, validation, and utilization of the online learning environment scale, Paper (on CD-ROM) of the 18th Annual Conference of AAOU, Shanghai, China, 28-29 November 2004.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Perris, Kirk & Yeung, Lesley (2004) ‘Online tutorial support in ODL: Students’ perceptions’, Paper (on CD-ROM) of the 21^st ICDE Conference on Open Learning & Distance Education, Hong Kong, 18-21 February 2004.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Wang, Lixun (2004) ‘A comparative study of online teaching and learning tools’, Paper (on CD-ROM) of the 21^st ICDE Conference on Open Learning & Distance Education, Hong Kong, 18-21 February 2004.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Huang, Hexiao (2004) ‘Students’ perceptions of online learning: A Shanghai perspectives’, Paper (on CD-ROM) of the 21^st ICDE Conference on Open Learning & Distance Education, Hong Kong, 18-21 February 2004 (In Chinese).

Jiang, Guozhen & Zhang, Weiyuan (2004) ‘Students’ perceptions of learning support at RTVUs’, Paper (on CD-ROM) of the 21^st ICDE Conference on Open Learning & Distance Education, Hong Kong, 18-21 February 2004.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Perris, Kirk & Poon, Teresa (2002) ‘A profile of web-based instruction in selected open universities in Asia’, Paper (on CD-ROM) of the 2^nd Conference on Research in Distance and Adult Learning in Asia, Hong Kong, 5-7 June 2002.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Ha, Susan (2002) ‘An investigation into the learning attitudes, motivations and preferences of older adults in Hong Kong’, Paper (on CD-ROM) of the 15th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities, New Delhi, 21-23 February.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2001) ‘Imported or indigenous models? A study of three open and distance education models in Mainland China, India and Hong Kong’, Paper (on CD-ROM) of the 20^th World Conference on Open Learning and Distance Education, Dusseldolf, Germany, 1-5 April 2001.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Venkaiah, V (2000) ‘A preliminary study of the current state of distance education research in India’, Paper (on CD-ROM) of the 1st Conference on Research in Distance and Adult Learning in Asia, Hong Kong, 21-24 June 2002.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Tsui, Cecilia, Jegede, Olugbemiro, Ng, Fowie & Kwok, Louisa (2000) ‘A comparison of open distance education in selected Asian open universities’, Paper (on CD-ROM) of the 14th Annual Conference of the Asian Association, Manila, 25-27 October 2000.

Ng, Fowie, Kwok, Louisa, Jegede, Olugbemiro, Tsui, Cecilia & Zhang, Weiyuan (2000) ‘A reflection of outcome indicators in distance learning: the case of Asian Open Universities’, Paper (on CD-ROM) of the 14th Annual Conference of AAOU, Manila, 25-27 October 2000.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1999) ‘A profile of researchers in distance and adult education in Asia and their research foci’, Proceedings of the 13^th Annual Conference of AAOU, Beijing, 14-17 October 1999, 214-232.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Jegede, Olugbemiro, Ng, Fowie, Kwok, Louisa & Tsui, Cecilia (1999) ‘A comparative study of the administrative styles, educational processes, and outcomes of selected Asian open universities’, Proceedings of the 13^th Annual Conference of AAOU, Beijing, 14-17 October 1999, 233-242.

Tsui, Cecilia, Zhang, Weiyuan, Jegede, Olugbemiro, Ng, Fowie & Kwok, Louisa (1999) ‘Perception of management styles of open & distance learning institutions in Asia: a comparative study’, Proceedings of the 13^th Annual Conference of AAOU, Beijing, 14-17 October 1999, 190-202.

Kwok, Louisa, Tsui, Cecilia, Zhang, Weiyuan, Jegede, Olugbemiro & Ng, Fowie (1999) ‘Imperative issues on the educational process among Asian open universities’, Proceedings of the 13^th Annual Conference of AAOU, Beijing, 14-17 October 1999, 131-142.

Ng, Fowie, Kwok, Louisa, Tsui, Cecilia, Zhang, Weiyuan & Jegede, Olugbemiro (1999) ‘Outcomes in distance education: a comparative study of selected Asian open universities’, Proceedings of the 13^th Annual Conference of AAOU, Beijing, 14-17 October 1999, 146-153.

Conference Presentations

Perris, Kirk, Zhang, Weiyuan, & Poon, Teresa (2004) ‘An investigation of distance learners’ preferences and barriers to online learning in Hong Kong’, Paper (on CD-ROM) of the 21^st ICDE Conference on Open Learning & Distance Education, Hong Kong, 18-21 February 2004.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Wang, Lixun (2003) ‘Global collaboration in the development of an online learning environment scale: experiences from the OUHK’, paper presented of the 17th Annual Conference of AAOU, Bangkok, Thailand, 12-14 November 2003.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Wang, Lixun (2003) ‘Research collaboration between open education providers and consumers in developing an academic programme preference inventory’, paper presented of the 17th Annual Conference of AAOU, Bangkok, Thailand, 12-14 November 2003.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Perris, Kirk (2003) ‘Researching the efficacy of online learning: A collaborative effort amongst scholars in Asian open universities’, paper presented of the 17th Annual Conference of AAOU, Bangkok, Thailand, 12-14 November 2003.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Jiang, Guozhen (2002) ‘A comparative study of WBI between open and conventional universities in China’, Paper presented at the 2^nd Conference on Research in Distance and Adult Learning in Asia, Hong Kong, 5-7 June 2002.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Au Yeung, Lai Hung (2002) ‘Guidance at a distance: developing an online instrument on programme preference assessment for distance learning in Hong Kong’, paper presented at the 16th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities, Seoul, 5-7 November, 2002.

Kwok, Louisa, Jegede, Olugbemiro, Zhang, Weiyuan, Ng, Fowie & Tsui, Cecilia (2000) ‘Open distance and adult learning in selected open universities in Asia: present situation and future trends’, Paper presented at Plenary Session IV at the 14th Annual Conference of AAOU, Manila, 25-27 October, 2000.

Tsui, Cecilia, Jegede, Olugbemiro, Zhang, Weiyuan, Ng, Fowie & Kwok, Louisa (2000) ‘Leadership styles and institutional cultures in a changing world: a survey of open and distance learning institutions in Asia’, Paper presented at the 14th Annual Conference of AAOU, Manila, 25-27 October, 2000.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1999) ‘The role and task of tutors: student expectations of the tutors in distance learning in Hong Kong’, Paper presented at the International Conference on Educational Reform in Chinese Regions, 30 October, 1999.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Taplin, Margaret, Jegede, Olugbemiro & Yum, Jessie (1998) ‘The Current state and trend of research in distance education in Hong Kong’, Paper presented at ‘98 Shanghai International Open and Distance Education Symposium, Shanghai, 15-17 April, 1998.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1998) ‘A comparative study of students’ experience and perception of careers guidance in Hong Kong and Shanghai’, Paper presented at the Conference on Education Across Disciplines, Systems, and Regions, Hong Kong, 21 - 22 November, 1998.

	Zhang, Weiyuan (Ed.) (2010). Theories, policy, and practice of lifelong education in East Asia, London: Routledge.
	Zhang, Weiyuan (2009). Principals and Methods of e-learning, Beijing: People' Education Press.
	Zhang, Weiyuan (Guest Editor) (2008). Special issue: Theories, policy and practice of lifelong education in East Asia, International Journal of Lifelong Education, Vol. 27 (5), UK.
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