Introduction

Chapter 1：Overview of Distance Education

Global Practice of Distance Education

Major Theories of Distance Education

Conclusion

Chapter 2：Establishment of China's RTVUs and the OUUK

Country Profile

Background of Establishment

Mission

Conclusion

Chapter 3：Structure of China's RTVUs and the OUUK

Governmental Structure

Organizational Structure

Financial Structure

Conclusion

Chapter 4：Teaching in China's RTVUs and the OUUK

Program Development

Course Development

Course Presentation

Conclusion

Chapter 5：Learning in China's RTVUs and the OUUK

Learners

Learning

Learner Support

Conclusion

Chapter 6：Higher Education Tradition upon China's RTVUs and the OUUK

Ancient Form of Higher Education

Modern Higher Education

Adult Higher Education

Conclusion

Chapter 7：Nature of China's RTVUs and the OUUK

Idea of Higher Education

Role of Higher Education

Nature of China's RTVUs

Nature of the OUUK

Conclusion

Chapter 8：Tentative Thoughts on Theory and Practice

Reflections on Distance Education Theory

Reflections on Distance Education Practice

Conclusion

Index