Open learning and distance education

The nineteenth conference of the International Council for Open and Distance Education will be held in Vienna, Austria, from 20 to 24 June 1999. The conference will address the theme "The new educational frontier: Teaching and learning in a networked society" which will be explored from the perspective of teaching and learning in universities, schools and the teaching and learning aspects to company and work-force training.

The following topics will be discussed in detail during the conference:

- Open learning and distance education as a strategic tool for development;
- The new learning environments;
- Globalisation of education: benefits and constraints;
- Policy and strategy development;
- Breaking down barriers through education and training;
- Markets and marketing.
For further information, please contact:

International Council for Open and Distance Education
12 Gjerdrumsvei
N-0486 Oslo
Tel. +47-22-950630; Fax +47-22-950719
E-mail: icde@icde.no
URL: http://www.icde.org/(opens in new window)