Qualitative data is extensive and available as separate documents.
This summary reflects the key lessons and themes that emerged from that data. Select quantitative data from various QDE evaluative sources is reflected in this document to indicate which components of the QDE program learners participated in and the degree to which they found those components effective in helping them understand quality distance education. Participants at those sites could choose to participate in none, any one or more of the other QDE program components. In many ways, the QDE initiative tested what was possible in learner-driven distance education. We recognized a critical need within the field to address issues of quality in distance education, and we creatively and boldly moved ahead.