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Keegan, Desmond – Open Learning, 1998
Discusses two models of distance-education, group-based versus individual-based. Highlights include group-based distance education for full-time and part-time students; individual-based distance education with pre-prepared materials and without pre-prepared materials; and distance education management and research. (LRW)
Descriptors: Distance Education, Full Time Students, Group Instruction, Individual Instruction

Rickwood, Pat; Goodwin, Vicki – Open Learning, 2000
Reports on the views of a small group of part-time United Kingdom Open University students taking their first course. Discusses course demands, support received, demands on their time, learning how to study, student assessment, good marks increasing their motivation, and students' awareness of their increasing confidence and self-worth.…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Foreign Countries, Grades (Scholastic), Part Time Students

Dallat, John; And Others – Open Learning, 1992
Outlines and evaluates the use of landlines for multisite video conferencing at the University of Ulster. Developments in video conferencing are described, increased opportunities for continuing and higher education for part-time students in Northern Ireland are discussed, initial reactions of students and teachers are reported, and future plans…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Continuing Education, Distance Education, Foreign Countries