ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1981 this volume provides a detailed analysis of the factors - strategic, pedagogic, operational, organisational and financial -which should be taken into account in the planning and running of large-scale, centralised distance education systems at the higher education level. The book uses evidence drawn from Open University type institutions in Canada, Costa Rica, Germany, Iran, Israel, Pakistan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Venezuela and the UK.

part One|2 pages

Characteristics of Distance-Learning Systems

chapter 1|17 pages

Origins and Structures

chapter 2|16 pages

Students and Courses

part Two|2 pages

The Course Subsystem

chapter 4|16 pages

Activity Scheduling

chapter 5|11 pages

Production and Distribution

chapter 6|21 pages

Course Creation

part Three|2 pages

The Student Subsystem

part Four|2 pages

Organisation, Administration, Planning and Finance

part Five|2 pages

Pointers to Further Reading

chapter 14|20 pages

Some Concluding Comments

chapter 15|30 pages

Institutional Profiles