Assessing Open and Distance Learners (Open and Flexible Learning Series)

Research has indicated that assessment is a key factor in student learning. This book details the issues of assessment in the open and distance learning field, where changes in budgets, the location and environment of the students and other factors have prompted innovations in assessment.

Chris Morgan is lecturer and educational designers in the Teaching and Learning Centre at Southern Cross University, Australia. They work closely with academic and industry-based specialists to establish and ensure quality in open, distance and flexible learning programmes. Meg O'Reilly is lecturer and educational designers in the Teaching and Learning Centre at Southern Cross University, Australia. They work closely with academic and industry-based specialists to establish and ensure quality in open, distance and flexible learning programmes.