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The Door Stood Open: An evaluation of the Open University younger students pilot scheme

The Door Stood Open: An evaluation of the Open University younger students pilot scheme

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The Door Stood Open is a 1980 book that examines the early demand for open university policy, including the context of younger students, demand for places, motivational factors, study problems, impact on students, withdrawals, and difficulties for full-time courses. It serves as an important historical document for educationists and policy makers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


First published in 1980, The Door Stood Open delves into the early demand for open university policy. It explores crucial themes such as the context of the younger students pilot scheme, the surge in demand for open university places among the younger age group, the motivational factors and potential study challenges faced by these students, the impact of open university study on their lives, the experiences of students who withdrew from the open university, and the challenges faced by younger students who were unable to attend full-time courses. Given the growing prevalence of distance learning, this book holds immense historical significance for educationists and policy makers alike, shedding light on the evolving landscape of higher education and its impact on students across generations.

Weight: 710g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032352183

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