1. OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERSHIPS IN DISTANCE LEARNING Prof. Harry Coccossis President HELLENIC OPEN UNIVERSITY

2. Main points  Broader societal changes  New opportunities for higher education services  Distance learning scheme  Hellenic Open University  Prospects for cooperation

3. Changes in society’ s needs  Lifelong learning  Economic context changes  Lifestyle constraints

4. New opportunities  Three perspectives:  continuing education,  adult education,  distance learning  Who benefits  Limited capability to attend conventional formal education  Presence (time availability)  Obligations –Mobility constraints  Distance  Typology of students  More and more the younger ages  Mid-career needs  Self fulfillment

5. Distance Learning Scheme Distance Learning Scheme  Learning material adapted to adult/distance method  Tutorial support on-site+ meetings  Assessment  papers + exam  ICT support + procedures  Assessment of teaching staff

6.  Institutional/ Organizational Framework –Special Law –Governing Council  34000 students [7500 new entrants-over 55000 appl.]  26 + 6 programmes  1500 teaching staff [34 home staff]  140 administrative staff  Fees Hellenic Open University

7.  Studies in Hellenic Civilization  History  Philosophy  Literature, etc.  Other (European civilization…)  Module system (credit system) flexibility  Summer intensive courses Prospects