Young students by the thousand turn to distance learning for degrees

The number of young people studying for their degrees by distance learning with the Open University has almost doubled in five years, according to new figures from the OU

• Full story: (22/01/02) www3.open.ac.uk/events/2002122_37841_nr.doc

Distance learning can get the best results says new report (from the NEC)

A report from the NEC and the Learning and Skills Development Agency has pinpointed what colleges need to do to run successful distance learning courses.

• Full story: (22/01/02) www.nec.ac.uk/groups/nec/news/item?news_item_id=100596

Distance learning brings environmental benefits

Higher education courses by distance learning consume on average 90% less energy and produce 90% fewer climate-changing emissions than conventional campus based courses, according to new research from the Open University

• Full story: (12/08/02) www3.open.ac.uk/events/5/2002812_58555_nr.doc

Home educated students and their parents opt for distance learning

Increasing numbers of school-aged children are enrolling on distance learning courses to prepare from GCSE and A Level examinations, according to research by the National Extension College

• Full story: (27/10/02) www.nec.ac.uk/groups/nec/news/item?news_item_id=101080

New home study scheme gets disabled people and carers back into learning

The Learning and Skills Council is backing a tutor-supported , according to research by the National Extension College

• Full story: (27/10/02) www.nec.ac.uk/groups/nec/news/item?news_item_id=101080

National Distance Learning College closed

The much-maligned National Distance Learning College (NDLC) was placed into receivership late in 2001.

• ODL QC comment: (23/11/01) NDLC

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