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Download full textBartels, Jorn – 1989
The Board of Examination of the Department of Economics at the FernUniversitat commissioned a survey of 315 students who had graduated in economics to gain insights into their experiences both at the FernUniversitat and after completing their studies. A written questionnaire was developed and sent to all of the graduates who had finished their…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Economics Education, Employment Patterns, Foreign Countries
Ashby, Alison; Dale, Janice – 1989
This document contains an analysis of demographic information on Open University students from 1971 to 1987. Three sections analyze the characteristics of the following: (1) finally registered new students (1971-1987); (2) finally registered associate students (1975-1987); and (3) finally registered associate short course students (1984-1987). The…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Bachelors Degrees, College Graduates, Distance Education
Datt, Ruddar – 1989
Distance education is offered by 4 universities and 34 institutes/directorates in India. All open universities have been brought under the direction of the Indira Gandhi National Open University with regard to networking and determination of grants. The networking has avoided unnecessary duplication of course preparation costs. Distance education…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Continuing Education, Correspondence Study, Distance Education
Woodley, Alan; Parlett, Malcolm – Teaching at a Distance, 1983
Statistics and other information about dropout rates and characteristics at Britain's Open University are summarized and presented in question and answer form as a basis for informed discussion of the institution's dropout problem. Factors in dropping out (course, environment, motivation, other), dropout characteristics, course and discipline…
Descriptors: Courses, Distance Education, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Rate
Bates, A. W. – 1975
The Open University of Great Britain relies heavily on broadcasting as a mode of instruction. Because increased course offerings have made program scheduling a problem and because production costs have risen sharply, a survey was conducted to determine the use patterns of students so that the system's resources could be allocated in the most…
Descriptors: College Students, Educational Programs, Educational Radio, Educational Television
National Association of College and University Business Officers, Washington, DC. – 1980
The anticipated growth of nontraditional education programs in higher education and the recognized need to carefully evaluate the potential economic impact of such programs inspired this study to: (1) evaluate the economics of five varied nontraditional institutions; (2) assist each of the traditional and nontraditional institutions participating…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Case Studies, College Applicants, College Planning
Lewis, Laurie; Farris, Elizabeth; Alexander, Debbie – 1997
This 1995 federal survey designed to provide the first nationally representative data about higher education distance education course offerings. Data were collected in fall 1995 from 2-year and 4-year higher education institutions and were weighted to provide national estimates. The study includes information about the percentage of institutions…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Change Strategies, Distance Education, Educational Benefits
