Women and Distance Education: Challenges and Opportunities (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780415232586)

This book provides valuable insights into the situation of women in distance education around the world. A wide variety of evidence from different countries supports the conclusion that open and distance learning has the potential to provide equal opportunities in higher and continuing education and that these are currently being missed. The author provides conclusive evidence that distance education, while involving a degree of risk to the stability of families and relationships, etc., nevertheless offers women a chance which, on balance, is worth taking. The author says that it is up to distance education policy makers to provide a framework for women students which will limit the risks and maximise the opportunities. Drawing on fascinating case study material, this book presents vital information for these policy makers.

Author: Christine Von Prummer
ISBN-10: 0415232589
ISBN-13: 9780415232586
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 08/03/2000
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.44h x 6.54w x 0.65d