1.Conduct research on theoretical infrastructures and methods to solving practical problems in distance education;
2.Develop and apply digital learningtechnology in distance education practice;
3.Train professionals for distance education programmes;
4.Providepolicy consultancy and social services;
5.Collaborate with international organisation and institutions.
RCDE is unique in being a “metacentre” to:
1.Integrate theory and practice into research;
2.Put technology into education in the field of distance education;
3.Bring together traditional educators and distance educators in practice;
4.Bridge policy makers, industrial practitioners, school educators and academics in professional development;
5.Connect home and abroad through collaboration.