Still going strong today, The Open University, Britain’s national correspondence – TV – radio University, excited much controversy when it first opened an

This historical perspective on The Open University, founded in 1969, frames its ethos (to be open to people, places, methods and ideas) within the traditions of

Through a series of empirically and theoretically informed reflections, Opening Up the University offers insights into the process of setting up and running pro

This critical analysis of the state of open and flexible learning examines the characteristics, needs and learning approaches of students, considers whether or