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McNeil, Donald R.; Wall, Milan N. – International Council for Distance Education Bulletin, 1983
The American Open University idea was conceived as a logical follow-up to the University of Mid-America which had started in Nebraska, spread to a large geographic region, and began to market its media materials to colleges and universities throughout the nation. (Availability: Open University, 70 Manchester Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester,…
Descriptors: Consortia, Correspondence Study, Independent Study, Lifelong Learning
Peer reviewedMcNeil, Donald R.; Wall, Milan N. – Change, 1983
From 1974 to 1982, the University of Mid-America, modeled on the Open University of Great Britain, tried to give adults new access to higher education. Its successes and failures are discussed by its president and vice-president. (MLW)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Students, Case Studies, Consortia
McNeil, Donald R. – New Directions for Continuing Education, 1980
The president of the University of Mid-America describes the past growth and future direction of this seven-state consortium which produces and distributes multimedia courses and provides alternative learning opportunities to underserved adult learners. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consortia, Continuing Education, Delivery Systems
