First published in 1995 as the Journal of Distance Learning, The Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning will appeal to readers with interests in: on-line or distance education e-learning flexible delivery systems application of technology in distance and open learning to education innovative teaching methods open learning developments in the Pacific.  The readership of the journal comes from both the private and public educational and training sectors. Readers include academics engaged in the study of distance education; distance education practitioners (teachers, administrators and policy makers); and, those with an interest in the use of learning technologies in education.

Annual Publication - Volume 14 now printed - articles wanted for Volume 15, 2011

The Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning is a refereed journal published annually by DEANZ. It publishes both articles 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. 

Distinctive Pacific Developments
There are similarities in the nature of distance education worldwide. However, the Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning demonstrates that distance learning in New Zealand, the Pacific and Australia is developing in distinctive and interesting ways. Approaches to distance learning are being shaped by cultural traditions, aspirations and geography as much as by international developments and trends.