ABSTRACT
In Chapter 1 of this volume on the history of scholarship, Linda Black introduced Charles A. Wedemeyer and mentioned some his achievements, noting in particular his pioneering advocacy for empirical research in distance education. Considered by many to be the father of modern distance education, Wedemeyer’s infl uence is examined in greater detail in this chapter. Th e chapter is organized by these topics: (1) Wedemeyer as an innovator; (2) his professional journey; (3) his impact on the Open University of the United Kingdom (OUUK); (4) his infl uence on Holmberg, Moore, and Peters; and (5) his legacy.
