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Peer reviewedvon Prummer, Christine – Open Learning, 1994
Reports on research that investigated characteristics of distance education programs in Germany that influenced the participation of women. Highlights include the number of women enrolled; drop-out rates; a description of the FernUniversitat, including degree programs and characteristics of the institution; and a pilot project aimed at single…
Descriptors: Degrees (Academic), Distance Education, Dropout Rate, Enrollment
Peer reviewedButterworth, Christine; Edwards, Richard – Open Learning, 1993
Discusses the Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) and describes a pilot project at the Open University (United Kingdom) that introduced credit for APL in one course. Steps in the assessment process are outlined, including constructing a student portfolio; and workload, staff development, and costs are considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: College Credits, Costs, Distance Education, Evaluation Methods
