The Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning is a refereed journal published annually by DEANZ (www.deanz.org.nz). It publishes articles from around the world relating to primary research investigations, literature reviews, the application of distance education innovations, and the experiences of teaching at a distance. Theoretical and empirically based research articles, research notes, reports and case studies of practice, and reviews by or of interest to those involved in distance education and open learning are invited for submission.