Policy Issues in Planning for Distance Education Using a Domestic Communication Satellite.

Gough, J. Eric; And Others

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Publication Date: 1981-Mar

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Policy Issues in Planning for Distance Education Using a Domestic Communication Satellite.

Gough, J. Eric; And Others

Distance Education, v2 n1 p23-38 Mar 1981

Considers important political and practical issues within the field of distance education raised by the decision for Australia to have its own communications satellite. The experiences of other countries are examined and the importance of communication policy and planning, educational needs-assessment, cost-effectiveness studies, resource management, and telecommunications are discussed. (EAO)

Descriptors: Commercial Television, Communications Satellites, Educational Television, Extension Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Institutional Cooperation, Needs Assessment, Open Universities, Policy, Resource Allocation, Telecommunications, Videotex

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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