Contents: Preface. 1. Emergence of distance education as an educational concept. 2. Philosophy of distance education and its work ethics. 3. Forms and systems of distance and open education. 4. Dimensions of distance education. 5. Evaluation in distance education--approaches and process. 6. Management of distance education--the concept to take education to people's doorsteps. 7. Distance teaching technique: the concept of tutor comments. 8. Development of course and course materials. 9. Forms of instructional material in distance education. 10. Application of conventional and modern media in distance education: need for an integrated approach. 11. Application of information and educational technologies in distance education. 12. Application of audio-visual aids in distance education. 13. Student support services for distance education. 14. Counselling in distance education. 15. Instructional system in distance education. 16. Distance learning--a cost effective system of education. 17. Distance education--a boon for neglected sections of society ST, SC, BC, physically disabled, women and marginal farmers etc. 18. Significance of distance education in teacher education. 19. The truth about distance education. 20. Future scenario of distance education in India. Bibliography. Index.