远距离教育（DistanceEduca－tion，简称DE）已经历了一个多世纪的曲折发展。迄今，已为世界各国所重视，但发展程度不同。在DE发展方面，许多发达国家已经盛行多年，并达到相当高的水平；许多发展中国家也正结合本国实际逐步兴起，积极试点。我国地域辽阔，需受教育或需再提高 Distance Education (DE) has experienced more than a century of tortuous development. So far, it has been valued by all countries in the world but at different levels of development. In terms of the development of the DE, many developed countries have enjoyed many years of existence and reached quite a high level. Many developing countries are also actively piloting their projects in light of their actual conditions. My country is vast, needs education or needs further improvement