The establishment of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in 1985 has been a milestone in the growth of higher education in India. A very special feature of the University is that a composite of several instructional methods in practice are aimed at giving effective support to distance learners. Self-instructional print materials are…

This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of educational television programs in distance learning system. Using the procedure of survey method, this study finds out the worth of educational television programs. Its results are based on the responses of the learners of distance teaching system. The views of students were collected by…

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is the first Open University in Asia and established in 1974 on the model of UKOU. AIOU uses different media for the delivery of instruction. It has a well established Institute of Educational Technology which has radio and TV production facilities and advance level of work in computer technology. AOU offers…

Anadolu University, which has been developing constantly since it was established, has determined a new road map considering the mission and vision developed in the search conference for the purpose of AOS "2020 Future design" (17-19 April 2010). In accordance with the outcomes of this study, the following question was one of the…

One of the serious problems associated with Indian school education has been high dropout rate. The reasons are many and varied but the major constraints are: non-availability of adequate number of competent and trained teachers in most of the schools and separate room for each class. To overcome such problems and increase equitable access to all,…

A description of the facilities and philosophy of Britain's unique television university. (LS)

A brief description of the underlying philosophy and of the genesis of the Open University. (AK)

The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) to bridge the communication gap between teacher and learner has been identified as a major characteristic of Open and Distance Learning (ODL). In many developing counties, including Nigeria, several barriers prevent OD learners from maximising the potentials of ICTs to enhance their learning.…

The three National Television Networks in the United Kingdom are discussed as educational resources for general viewers, viewers attending educational institutions, and unaffiliated adult students. (STS)

Aspects of this innovative British venture in higher education through educational broadcasting are described: foundation and supplemental courses, administration, scheduling, study facilities, textbooks, and anticipated initial enrollment (January 1971). (LY)

A review of some of the considerations concerning the link between broadcasting and other modes of instruction that the teams preparing courses for the Open University will have to face. (AA)

An economic analysis of the Open University with an attempt to examine the economic implications of establishing an open learning system in the United States. (Author)