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Harry, Keith – Bulletin of the International Council for Distance Education, 1983
The history, functions, and organization of the Open University International Documentation Centre on Distance Learning are described. It contains information on distance teaching projects and institutions in over 80 countries, samples of course materials, theoretical information on distance education, and documentation on education in all…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Distance Education, External Degree Programs, Higher Education
Download full textAnderson, Clinton L. – 1987
Bachelor Degrees for Soldiers (BDFS) is a system of voluntary, off-duty bachelor degree programs for Army noncommissioned officers and warrant officers. Bachelor degree programs within the BDFS system are designed to relate directly to the military occupational specialty of soldiers. In operation since October 1986, the program grew out of the…
Descriptors: College Programs, Distance Education, Extension Education, External Degree Programs
Harry, Keith; Perry, Walter – Open Line, 1983
A computerized information service providing descriptions of distance education programs around the world is being developed with a grant from the United Nations University and operated from within the Open University International Documentation Centre on Distance Education. (MSE)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Distance Education, External Degree Programs, Foreign Countries
Carr, Ronnie – Media in Education and Development, 1983
Review of university provision of distance education in Asia highlights and illustrates major similarities and differences in the approaches used in different countries and institutions and compares the operations of national independent universities concerned only with external students and conventional universities which include a distance…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Developing Nations, Distance Education, Educational Media
Wong, Suk-Ying; And Others – 1992
This report is intended to serve as a general reference for people either new to the field or involved in planning and decision-making in the field of distance education, specifically in Asia and the Pacific region. Volume I contains data from eight countries: Australia, Bangladesh, the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Distance Education
Wong, Suk-Ying; And Others – 1992
This report is intended to serve as a general reference for people either new to the field or involved in planning and decision-making in the field of distance education, specifically in Asia and the Pacific region. Volume II contains data from 15 countries: the Republic of Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan,…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Distance Education
Doerfert, F., Ed.; And Others – 1989
This report contains short descriptions of about 200 selected distance education institutions throughout the world. Most of the descriptions are based on questionnaires completed by members of the institutions as well as on corrections of and comments on a preliminary version of the descriptions. Descriptions contain some or all of the following…
Descriptors: College Programs, Correspondence Schools, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
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Through a combination of prior coursework, contract learning, credit for experience, standardized tests, and other methods of evaluating prior learning, the Empire State College (New York) allows adults to complete undergraduate degree requirements. The nonresidential institution serves students throughout the state, with faculty in over 40…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Adult Students, Case Studies, Change Strategies
