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Tuovinen, Juhani – 2001
This paper contrasts two planned online university ventures, the Virtual University of Finland and the University of Australia Online. The meaning and operations of these institutions are considered with respect to the virtual teaching and research nexus, cost issues, and their capability to respond to quick changes in knowledge. The issue of…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Distance Education, Educational Planning, Educational Technology
Direct linkMcIntosh, Christopher, Ed. – Commonwealth of Learning, 2005
Reflecting a common objective of ensuring quality Education for All, this book is a joint initiative of UNESCO and COL and jointly published. Lifelong Learning in Distance Higher Education brings together a diverse group of experts from many countries. The book provides a clear picture of the challenges, problems and potential of distance higher…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Distance Education, Virtual Universities, Lifelong Learning
