CONTENTS:- Emergence of Distance Education as Educational Concept; Philosophy of Distance Education and his Work Ethics; Forms and Systems of Distance and Open Education; Dimensions of Distance Education; Evaluation in Distance Education: Approaches and Process; Management of Distance Education; The Concept to take Education to People's Doorsteps; Distance Teaching Techniques: The Concept of Tutor Comments; Development of Course and Course Materials; Forms of Instructional Material in Distance Education; Application of Conventional and Modern Media in Distance Education: Need for an Integrated Approach; Application of Information and Educational Technologies in Distance Education; Student Support Services for Distance Education; Student Support Services for Distance Education; Counseling in Distance Education; Instructional System in Distance Education; Distance Learning-A Cost Effective System in Distance Education; Distance Education-A Boon for Neglected Sections of Society ST,SC,BC,Physically Disabled, Women and Marginal Farmers etc.; Significant of Distance Education in Teacher Education; The Truth About Distance Education; Future Scenario of Distance Education.
