How is distance education managed in consortia and virtual institutions?

A consortium usually consists of two or more distance learning institutions (or units within an organization) that agree to share responsibilities in designing or delivering programs. Each member of the consortium has its own management structure and contributes personnel to participate in setting general policies. Each consortium member also usually manages the delivery of the courses to its own constituency. A special type of consortium is formed when a ministry of education or similar agency convenes a team of individuals or institutions to design and deliver a course or series of courses, usually on a scale too large for a single institution.

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Van Koller, J.F. & Goodwin-Davey, A. 1999. Breaking the barriers: A case-study of inter-institutional curriculum development. Paper presented at the 1st National NADEOSA Conference held 11-13 August 1999