'Remote from what?' Perspectives of distance learning students in remote rural areas of Scotland

Ronald Macintyre, Janet Macdonald · 2011 · The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning

Summary. Distance learning students in remote rural Scotland experience remoteness differently depending on geography and personal circumstances. Most students valued contact with personal tutors, but peer networks were rare. The researchers found that distance education provides valuable connections for isolated learners, though weak peer networks may threaten retention and progression.

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Macintyre, R., & Macdonald, J.. (2011). 'Remote from what?' Perspectives of distance learning students in remote rural areas of Scotland. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning. https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v12i4.847

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DOI: 10.19173/irrodl.v12i4.847
Countries: United Kingdom
Regions: Europe
Categories: education, rural-data-and-definitions
Added: 2026-04-28