Higher Education Through Open and Distance Learning

<p><em>Published in association with the Commonwealth of Learning</em><br>Open and distance learning has expanded dramatically in recent years across the world, across the spectrum of subject areas, and across educational levels. This book takes a detailed look at the state of the art of open and distance learning in higher education, and presents a fascinating picture of a world and its educational culture in transition. <br>This edited collection contains authoritative analyses of key issues together with current accounts of practice in each region of the world. It includes<br>*open and distance learning in relation to internationalisation, lifelong learning and flexible learning<br>*costs of distance education <br>*the impact of telecommunications<br>*applications of open and distance learning in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.<br>It draws together experts in the field from all over the world, and has a truly international perspective on the phenomenon of open and distance learning. Its unparalleled breadth of coverage makes it an indispensable work of reference for experts and newcomers alike.</p> 1 Open and distance learning for the new society PART 1 Themes 2 The internationalisation of higher education 3 The impact of telecommunications 4 Professional reflective practice and lifelong learning 5 Flexible learning and university change 6 The costs of distance education 7 Africa 8 America 9 Asia 10 Europe 11 Oceania Afterword: Open learning and/or distance education: which one for what purpose?