In response to criticism of his article concerned with a perceived lack of quality in external doctoral programs, the author asserts that his position has not changed. (IRT)

The author raises questions about the quality of nontraditional doctoral programs. (IRT)

Cites increasing newspaper criticism of external degree programs, particularly that of Nova University, and notes that, unless something is done, both internal and external Ed.D. degrees will sink into disgrace. (IRT)

The authors offer rebuttal to critics of their earlier article critical of Nova University. (IRT)

How television provides students in Salt Lake City with course from Provo, Utah. (Author)

The experience of UWW at Morgan State College in Maryland with contracts, including costs of the program.

Paper concentrates on reducing unit costs and reports on the cost-effectiveness of a simple piece of technology, the use of video-tape to provide off-campus education. (Author)

This volume provides an extensive compendium of information about the changes occurring in higher education that are expanding the opportunities through which individuals can learn and gain recognition for that learning. The first section of the report is concerned with programs that were operational by fall 1972 while the second section focuses…

This paper describes the individualized structuring of postgraduate courses adopted by the Atlantic Institute of Education. A key feature of the Open Access Study Plan is that students in consultation with faculty choose the objectives for their course and then select appropriate learning experiences. (Author)

A re-examination of the role of educational technology in the Open University in Great Britain. (HB)

Describes a successful model for offering counselor training to paraprofessionals. Shows this external degree program with a competency base to be a viable educational alternative for training human service workers without removing them from their work, their families, and their communities. (Author/BP)

Description of the founding and initial activities of Everyman's University of Israel, which was patterned on the British Open University. (STS)

The process of formative evaluation used at the British Open University for course improvement is described.