Delivering geography courses internationally

Increasing interest is being shown in developing distance learning courses within geography. Emerging educational technologies, based on the Internet, seemingly lie at the root of much of this interest. Experience of providin g distance learning materials argues, however, that technology should not b e the central concern for groups wishing to develop distance learning progr ammes. Other issues are more important. these include defining the model of distance learning they wish to develop, developing appropriate educational strategies, and establishing appropriate business and organisational model s. Developing distance learning programmes that are intended to operate acr oss national boundaries adds considerably to the challenges involved.