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Motivation, Experience and Satisfaction Among Adult Learners with Fully Online Web-Based Courses
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)The purpose of this paper is to explore the correlation between motivation, experience and the level of satisfaction among fully online adult learners in an Open Distance Learning (ODL) institution. These attributes is ... -
New Media Trends Among ODL Students in Pakistan and Their Impact on Learning
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)This research study aimed at exploring the new media trends among the open and distance learning students in Pakistan and the ultimate effects of excessive usage of various media outlets on educational learning, life pattern ... -
OER contributing to early literacy in Africa: Evidence from Saide’s African Storybook
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)There is a drastic shortage of local language contextually appropriate materials for African children learning to read. This a major reason for the low levels of literacy of all but the top 10 to 25% of Africa’s children. ... -
OERs in a Competency Based Environment: Fostering Access and Inclusion in Vanuatu
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)The overarching framework that houses and governs approved content (Training Packages) in the Australian system is the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), and Vanuatu has recently imported a similar framework and ... -
OERs Taking Schools from Resource Poor to Resource Rich
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)A rapidly growing number of schools in developing countries are introducing packages of OERs through offline solutions such as APTUS, Rachel, Internet In A Box etc. Such solutions typically deliver thousands of teaching ... -
OERs: Issues and Challenges of Copyrights, Licensing and Access
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)Quality assurance represents an important aspect of OERs development, both in content development and issues related to online conversion, such as copyrights, licensing and access. Most of the time when developing OERs ... -
Offering TVET College Lecturers Increased Access to Professional Qualification Programmes Through a National Open Learning System in South Africa
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)This paper reports on a new Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) project, the Capacity Building of TVET College Lecturers through Open Learning programme, which has a four-fold developmental aim: (i) to ... -
Open and Distance Learning (ODL): Experiences from Biology Learners of the Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)This study examined a survey of the challenges facing Biology learners in Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos. The study was conducted using qualitative and quantitative approaches. The population of study ... -
Open and Distance Learning: Benefits and Challenges of Technology Usage for Online Teaching and Learning in Africa
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is gaining prominence in African Universities. Universities in Africa use distance learning mode where materials are sent to learners, supplemented with a fewer contact sessions through ... -
Open Distance Learning: Pathway to Sustainble Development of Higher Education in Nigeria
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)This paper examines the level of commitment of Open and Distance Learning Institutions to the global development goals with emphasis on access to education in Nigeria. Documentary evidence pertaining to the demand and ... -
Open Educational Resources and Practices at the University of the South Pacific: Status Report and Future Directions
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)Open educational resources (OER), which are cost-free, openly licensed educational materials available in a variety of languages and formats, have in recent years accumulated abundant evidence of disruptive potential to ... -
Opening Ceremony: PCF8
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11-28)Presented by YB Dato' Seri Idris Jusoh, Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia, at the Eighth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning, 28 November 2016, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. -
Opening Ceremony: PCF8
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11-28)Presented by Professor Asha Kanwar, President & CEO, Commonwealth of Learning, at the Eighth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning, 28 November 2016, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. -
Opening Ceremony: PCF8
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11-28)Presented by YBHG Prof Dato' Dr Mansor Fadzil, President/Vice-Chancellor, Open University of Malaysia, at the Eighth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning, 28 November 2016, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, ... -
Opening Remarks: PCF8
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11-27)Presented by Professor Asha Kanwar, President & CEO, Commonwealth of Learning, at the Inaugural Session of the Eighth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning, 27 November 2016, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, ... -
The Perception of Students About the Cost of Studying by Open and Distance Learning: Case of the University of Goroka
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)The paper will present an aspect of a research done in Papua New Guinea. The study focused on the “Cost of studying by distance mode – Students Perspective”. The main attention is culture as a pivotal aspect to everyday ... -
The Potential of Open and Distance Learning in Enhancing the Provision of Psychosocial Support: A Case Study at NAMCOL
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)The Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) is a state funded educational institution which provides educational opportunities for adults and out-of-school youth. NAMCOL enables those who cannot or do not wish to attend ... -
A Practice Based Approach to Theorising Digital Education Leadership
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)This paper conceptualises a holistic approach to digital education leadership, presenting the argument that digital education leadership is grounded in the practice that it seeks to foster (digital literacy practice) and ... -
Preventing Child, Early and Forced Marriage Through Open, Distance and Technology-based Education and Training: Visualizing Process and Impact to Develop an Institutional Framework for Mann Deshi Foundation
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)Often the framework of a project is visualized and communicated in text supported by other mediums of communication. Today’s technology offers a much larger scope for using other techniques of communication; while the ... -
Print- Media Experience to Boost-up ODL Courses On-line at Mumbai University
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)Institute of Distance and Open Learning, University of Mumbai is on the phase of major changes and quality improvement in the various programmes, its courses and infrastructure. The present system has succeeded with the ...
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