Distance Education in Asia and the Pacific. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for

Issues related tc the use of distance education are discussed in this bulletin, which also summarizes the status of distance education in 26 countries of Asia and the Pacific. Section "./ contains a rationale fox distance education and points out possibilities offered 1-1 advances in communication technologies. Section 2,ile,ts country-by-country reports of distance education services available in the region. Primary and secondary, postsecondary, and teacher education are covered. Topics include learning materials, modes of instruction, and special needs linked with population and geography. Specific information is outlined fo