ABSTRACT
The UKOU has been such a success that its model of operation has been widely copied and has had a major influence on distance and open learning. Whether a university operates in a single or a dual mode, the format adopted by the UKOU has commonly been used as a model. All elements of the supporting services and the variety of the media mix may not be employed. Similarly, the quality of the course materials and supporting tutorial services may not be achieved, but the model is seen as an ideal and attempts are made to work towards it.
