Distance Education in Europe: Higher Education Examined

For most people seeking to participate in distance education in Europe, increasing attainment levels, improving career prospects and learning for self-fulfilment continue to be the top driving forces. This is the main finding of a new report written as part of the Impact of Distance Education on Adult Learning (IDEAL) project. The report, the third in a series of three, also pinpoints financial and time constraints as the most common barriers for potential distance education students. More...