Synopsis This volume not only reflects the contemporary trends in education system in India and abroad and affords the readers an insight into the need, origin, concept, scope and nature of distance education but also critically examines the issues of women's education in India and the potentiality of distance education in contributing for women's education leading to their social, economic and political empowerment. This case study of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University is examined in the perspective of education for women's empowerment.