Broadband: A Solution for Rural e-Learning?
Summary. Broadband infrastructure can overcome connectivity barriers that disadvantage rural and remote learners in online education. A project installing broadband in Scotland's Western Isles demonstrates how improved connections enable better e-learning course design and support informal learning opportunities in rural communities.
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Mason, R., & Rennie, F.. (2004). Broadband: A Solution for Rural e-Learning?. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning. https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v5i1.173
Mason, Robin, and Frank Rennie. “Broadband: A Solution for Rural e-Learning?.” The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2004. https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v5i1.173.
Mason, Robin, and Frank Rennie. 2004. “Broadband: A Solution for Rural e-Learning?.” The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning. https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v5i1.173.
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- DOI
- 10.19173/irrodl.v5i1.173
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Regions
- Europe
- Categories
- broadband-and-digital, education
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- 2026-04-28