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Changing Times, 1983
Correspondence courses are a growing alternative to conventional on-campus courses. The main reasons that so many people choose this type of education are that it is more convenient, usually faster, and normally less expensive. There are two kinds of schools that offer correspondence courses: proprietary and postsecondary. Proprietary schools…
Descriptors: Correspondence Schools, Correspondence Study, Educational Trends, External Degree Programs
Marshall, Charles B. – 1976
Home study as an effective method of adult education is discussed. Results of several major university research studies are cited and examples of the use of home study by labor unions, professional and trade groups, the federal government, and the armed services are presented. Support for the method by legislative and regulatory bodies (such as…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Armed Forces, Business Education, Correspondence Study
Download full textGross, Ronald – 1976
New forms of postsecondary education such as television colleges, contract learning programs, universities without walls, external degree programs, and education brokers have emerged to complement traditional adult and vocational education programs. New patterns and programs contribute to the open learning movement in higher education and offer…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Innovation, Educational Television, Experimental Programs
California State Univ., Sacramento. Dept. of Civil Engineering. – 1987
Proper installations, inspections, operations, maintenance and repairs of wastewater collection, conveyance and treatment facilities have a significant impact on the operation and maintenance costs, and the effectiveness of these facilities. This manual is the first volume of a two-part program designed to provide wastewater collection system…
Descriptors: College Science, Distance Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Standards
California State Univ., Sacramento. Dept. of Civil Engineering. – 1987
Proper installations, inspections, operations, maintenance and repairs of wastewater collection, conveyance and treatment facilities have a significant impact on the operation and maintenance costs, and the effectiveness of these facilities. This manual is the second volume of a two-part program designed to provide wastewater collection system…
Descriptors: College Science, Distance Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Standards
Campbell-Thrane, Lucille, Ed. – 1984
This document brings together the individual speeches and group discussions that were part of a forum to stimulate thought and discussion on correspondence education. The nine plenary addresses are provided: "Correspondence Education: From the Back of the Bus to the Driver's Seat" (Kenneth E. Young), "Flaming Issues of the Day" (D. W. Holbrook,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Accreditation (Institutions), Adult Education, College Credits
