TY - BOOK AU - Race,Phil TI - 500 Tips for Open and Flexible Learning SN - 0749424109 AV - LC5800 .R33 1998 PY - 1998/// CY - London PB - Kogan Page KW - Education, Distance KW - Open learning N1 - 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 N2 - "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 ER -