Title: The female distance learner : motivation, persistence and success in pre-degree English courses.

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Title: A Pacific view : what role distance education?

Abstract: This paper presents a picture of educational needs, and ways South Pacific countries are addressing these needs. It proposes that the two major educational issues facing Pacific nations as they address the task of human resource development are those relating to equity of access to quality education and training, and the appropriateness of curricula. It draws attention to the fact that the educational needs of Pacific Island states are not being and cannot be met through formal schooling systems only. Instead, Pacific communities rely heavily on ‘non-formal’ programmes provided by a large range of non-government organisations (NGOs) and ‘informal’ learning exchanges also. The challenge today is how the new and exciting developments in distance and open education can be adapted and utilised within the Pacific context.

Title: Distance beyond measure : a view from and of the Pacific

Abstract: The author explores a range of challenges facing a provider of distance education in the region served by the University of the South Pacific.

Title: Organisation and drop-out rates in distance education : a preliminary study of the Fiji Centre of USP's extension services

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

Title: Continuing education and the University of the South Pacific

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]