The electronic academy
- 1 September 1984
- journal article
- Published by Emerald Publishing in Aslib Proceedings
- Vol. 36 (9) , 345-366
- https://doi.org/10.1108/eb050940
Abstract
This article is based on a study commissioned by the British Library Research & Development Department to consider the feasibility of setting up a national distance learning scheme for information and library studies in the United Kingdom. It reviews recent developments internationally in the field of distance learning and provides an assessment of the enabling technologies. A number of models for future action are proposed.Keywords
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