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Direct linkDelaney, Lorraine; Farren, Margaret – Open Learning, 2016
Higher education (HE) is regarded as a pathway to upward social mobility for those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Social mobility is itself seen as important both for individual and national prosperity and is a key driver of government funding for HE. While access to HE has substantially increased over the past number of years, the…
Descriptors: Social Class, Part Time Students, Employment Potential, Distance Education
Butcher, John; Rose-Adams, John – Open Learning, 2015
In this article, we argue that, if open learning seeks to (re)assert a social justice mission, issues of openness and flexibility are more critical than ever. Drawing on qualitative data from a National Union of Students Wales/Open University study, which explored, in the voices of Welsh students, the identity, motivation and barriers faced by…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Open Education, Distance Education, Part Time Students
Liu, Feng; Cavanaugh, Cathy – Open Learning, 2012
This paper describes the effect of teacher comments, students' demographic information and learning management system utilisation on student final scores in algebra courses in a K-12 virtual learning environment. Students taking algebra courses in a state virtual school in the Midwestern US region during 2007-2008 participated in this study.…
Descriptors: Algebra, Online Courses, Web Based Instruction, Integrated Learning Systems
Peer reviewedKeegan, 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
Peer reviewedRickwood, 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
Peer reviewedRickwood, Pat – Open Learning, 1995
Describes a study of eight universities in England that investigated the size and characteristics of their part-time degree programs. Highlights include government policy; cost; competition between universities; admissions policies; completion rate and drop-out rate; instructional design, including modularity; continuing education; and program…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Competition, Continuing Education, Costs
Peer reviewedDallat, 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
