Lucinda Becker is Professor of Pedagogy in English Literature at the University of Reading, UK. She is also a professional trainer, developing and delivering courses in communication, presentation, management techniques and job-searching skills. She is the author of The Mature Student's Handbook, 14 Days to Exam Success and co-author of Writing for Engineers and Presentation Skills for Students (with Joan van Emden).

• IntroductionThe Right Course for Your NeedsElements in Open and Distance LearningManaging Your CourseSupporting Your Learning ExperienceSkills Analysis and AssessmentWhat if Things Go Wrong?What Comes Next?Recommended ReadingIndex.

Lucinda Becker is Professor of Pedagogy in English Literature at the University of Reading, UK. She is also a professional trainer, developing and delivering courses in communication, presentation, management techniques and job-searching skills. She is the author of The Mature Student's Handbook, 14 Days to Exam Success and co-author of Writing for Engineers and Presentation Skills for Students (with Joan van Emden).

• IntroductionThe Right Course for Your NeedsElements in Open and Distance LearningManaging Your CourseSupporting Your Learning ExperienceSkills Analysis and AssessmentWhat if Things Go Wrong?What Comes Next?Recommended ReadingIndex.

Lucinda Becker is Professor of Pedagogy in English Literature at the University of Reading, UK. She is also a professional trainer, developing and delivering courses in communication, presentation, management techniques and job-searching skills. She is the author of The Mature Student's Handbook, 14 Days to Exam Success and co-author of Writing for Engineers and Presentation Skills for Students (with Joan van Emden).

• IntroductionThe Right Course for Your NeedsElements in Open and Distance LearningManaging Your CourseSupporting Your Learning ExperienceSkills Analysis and AssessmentWhat if Things Go Wrong?What Comes Next?Recommended ReadingIndex.