500 Tips for Open and Flexible Learning

Includes Bibliographical references and Index

Ch. 1. Terminology, contexts, benefits
Ch. 2. Adopt, adapt or start from scratch?
Ch. 3. Writing open learning materials
Ch. 4. Communications and information technologies
Ch. 5. Supporting open learners
Ch. 6. Assessing open learning
App. 1. A quality checklist for flexible learning materials
App. 2. Extending self-assessment: an example

"All types of organization have recognized the growing demand for open and flexible learning programmes. With the increased emphasis on new ways of learning, and the rapid move towards open and flexible courses, this practical guide will help those involved overcome the challenges they face. This guide provides friendly advice and support for those currently involved with open learning, and those considering it for the first time."--BOOK JACKET. "This book will appeal to tutors, trainers, managers of learning resource centres and curriculum developers who are already involved in, or thinking about starting to use, aspects of open learning."--BOOK JACKET