Browsing by Subject "Higher Education"
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The 6th International Workshop of the Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2008-10-27)Transcript from Official Opening of The 6th International Workshop of the Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth, held on Great Exuma of The Bahamas, 27 October 2008. By Paul West and Sir John Daniel. ... -
Access and Affordability in Higher Education (Pre-print)
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2018-06)The demand for Higher education continues to rise. A key driver of this demand, according to a recent World Bank working paper, is the steady return on investment. The average rate of return on investment for private and ... -
Access and Success: Distance Learning at Massey University and its Impact on New Zealand Society
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2010-11-25)I was delighted to receive and accept the invitation from Sir John Daniel on behalf of the Commonwealth of Learning to speak at the Sixth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning about distance learning at Massey University ... -
Activating and Nurturing the Investment of Heutagogical Resources for Equity and Quality in Self-Determined, Open, Online and Distance Learning
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)Expansion of access to higher education and learning opportunities is often inhibited by the lack of teachers, limited physical facilities, the shortage of financial resources and limited technological infrastructure. Due ... -
Agricultural Higher Education in the 21st Century: Non-traditional educational models
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015-06-16)Speech delivered by Professor Asha Kanwar at 'Agricultural Higher Education in the 21st Century: A global challenge in knowledge transfer to meet world demands for food security and sustainability'. Zaragoza, Spain June 2015. -
Alienation at the Open University of Mauritius: A Conceptual Framework for Interpretation of Learner Feelings and Emotions
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)There is a growing focus on how to widen access and inclusion in higher education, however there is a strong link between alienation and attrition. This study aimed at understanding distance learners’ experiences of ... -
Analysing Education Policies for the Future: Realising the Vision of Open Distance Learning in 2030
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)The future of economic development depends on people who are equipped with competencies and skills that are needed for the knowledge economy. To ensure the sustainability of economic growth, higher education institutions ... -
Appraisal Of Open And Distance Learning Education In Nigeria: National Open University Of Nigeria Experience
(2013-11)Nigeria Open and Distance Learning is a promising and practical strategy to solve the challenge of widening access to education therefore increasing participation in tertiary education. It is increasingly being accepted ... -
Articulation of Group Dynamics of Undergraduate Students in Social Media
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)The main aim of this study is to investigate the students’ group dynamics during their online activities within the framework of Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) theory of Vygotsky and the potential of more capable peers ... -
Arusha Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education in Africa
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2002-12-02)The regional convention on the recognition of higher education studies and degrees in Africa was adopted on 5 December 1981 in Arusha, Tanzania, with a view to promoting regional co-operation through the academic mobility ... -
Arusha Convention on the recognition of qualifications in Higher Education in Africa
(Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver and UNESCO, 2002)Regional Convention on the recognition of studies, certificates, diplomas, degrees and other academic qualifications in Higher Education in the African States -
Baseline Study on the Current State of Open and Distance Learning in Cameroon
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2016-03)Meeting in Mauritius in May 2014, COL Focal Points from Africa and the Mediterranean Regions reviewed the state of ODL in their respective countries and proceeded to map out their strategic plans for 2015–2018. The report ... -
Baseline Study on the Status of Open and Distance Learning in Rwanda
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2016-07)The purpose of the study was to gather current baseline data on the status of open, distance and eLearning (ODeL) in Rwanda. This data is vital to the planning of projects and initiatives that support the use of ODeL in ... -
Blended Learning - What Mix? Flexible Learning - How Supple?
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)Online technology already permeates higher education - whether programmes are formally offered online or not. We adopt the definitions of the Babson surveys in distinguishing between face-to-face, blended, and online ... -
Breaking Higher Education's Iron Triangle: Access, Cost, and Quality
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2009-04)Expansion is now the defining trend in the worldwide development of higher education. Some predict that by 2020, 40 percent of the global workforce will be knowledge workers with a need for tertiary qualifications. So the ... -
Bridging Digital Divide: A Step Towards Excellence in Higher Education in Pakistan
(2013-11)The study focused upon a sea change of initiatives taken by HEC to address the knowledge gap or “digital divide” in the holy period of seven years. Swift and simultaneous promotion in research publication originated by ... -
Bridging the Gender Gap in Education through Open and Distance Learning: The Case of Doctorate Students in some Cameroonian Universities
(2013-11)This study focuses on societal and cultural factors that cause gender inequality at the doctorate level in some Cameroonian universities, and how the use of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) can help address the gender ... -
Bridging the Higher Education Gap: The 3-R Challenge
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2012-08-30)Let us look at the three R’s, Reach, Resources, Relevance, that could help us to address the gaps of access, equity and quality. -
Building the Capacity to Build
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2008-10-26)Transcript of Closing Ceremony speech at the Sixth International Training & Materials Development Workshop, Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC), 26th October to 12th November 2008, Exuma Islands, ... -
Can Open and Distance Education bring Social Justice to the Weaker Sections of the Society: A Case Study on Directorate of Distance Education, University of North Bengal, West Bengal, India
(2010-11)Education, among all the forces and factors that influence in provisioning social justice, emerges strong as it creates social awareness that further leads to the realization by the individual for greater opportunities in ...
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