Open or distance learning has had a major effect on higher e

Open or distance learning has had a major effect on higher education through the Open University, th

2. Among other things, the further growth of distance learning at postgraduate and professional levels is limited by ____________________.

A. the high costs involved

B. a low student demand

C. a lack of education

D. the poor rural technology

3. The attempt of one case study university to provide equipment and staff to a rural group of students _________.

A. would be expanded

B. did not work well

C. might help learning

D. could cost a lot

4. The cost of setting up a distance learning program might change ______________.

A. as new developments are made

B. as more students take classes there

C. as the Open University helps more

D. as technology becomes cheaper

5. The tone of this passage can best be described as ________________.

A. discouraging

B. encouraging

C. persuasive

D. scientific