Online learning in regional areas is examined in this report. Data from eight providers across four states are analysed, with closer examination of nine courses. The report is published in two volumes. Volume 1 is the main report and volume 2, which is available in PDF format only, contains the case studies.
A companion document to Learning online: Benefits and barriers in regional Australia - Volume 1. Volume 1 contains the main report while this volume contains the case studies.
This research investigates what knowledge, skills and attitudes independent contractors, working in alliances with others, need to operate successfully in their working life. It also shows how the existing vocational and education training (VET) system meets these needs and what the implications are for VET for the future.