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            Activating and Nurturing the Investment of Heutagogical Resources for Equity and Quality in Self-Determined, Open, Online and Distance Learning 

            Nkuyubwatsi, Bernard (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 ...
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            Alienation at the Open University of Mauritius: A Conceptual Framework for Interpretation of Learner Feelings and Emotions 

            Jutton, Teenah (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 ...
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            Analysing Education Policies for the Future: Realising the Vision of Open Distance Learning in 2030 

            Makoe, Mpine (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 ...
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            Articulation of Group Dynamics of Undergraduate Students in Social Media 

            Islam, Md Kabirul; Islam, Yousuf M; Hossain, Mohamed E; Hoque, Mohammed S (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 ...
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            Blended Learning - What Mix? Flexible Learning - How Supple? 

            Daniel, John; Uvalic-Trumbic, Stamenka (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 ...
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            A Case Study: Performance Between Open and Distance Learners and Traditional Classroom-Based Learners 

            Wei, Loo S; Chea, Chiam C; Aziz, Raziana C (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)
            The recent change in the education platform, relying heavily on the use of internet, has caused a revolution in the education world. The use of technology has allowed many education institutions to reach learners in a mass ...
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            From Policies to Implementation of Open Distance Learning In Rwanda: A Genealogical and Governmentality Analysis of What and How 

            Mukama, Evode (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)
            The purpose of this paper is to analyse the interplay between policy formulation and implementation in terms of the present historical and cultural practices of open distance learning (ODL) in Rwanda. This paper draws from ...
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            Harnessing the Power of Service Quality to Attract and Retain Students: An OUM Experience 

            Noor, Kamariah M; Khalil, Mohamad A K M; Latif, Latifah A (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)
            The increase in the number of open and distance learning (ODL) providers in Malaysia has provided potential students with bigger opportunities to access tertiary education. However, the challenge faced by the providers is ...
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            Implementation of E-learning in Nursing Education in Malawi: The Case of Kamuzu College of Nursing – University of Malawi 

            Masache, Gibson (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)
            Kamuzu College of Nursing (KCN) is a constituent college of the University of Malawi has two campuses in Lilongwe and Blantyre, separated by a distance of about 300 kilometers; KCN is the largest national producer of ...
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            Leadership in Open and Distance Learning at the Namibia University of Science and Technology to Ensure Competitive Advantage and Optimum Benefits 

            Mowes, Delvaline (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)
            This paper reports on the changed nature of the role of universities in the 21st century. Specifically, the author argues that the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), while remaining a university of academic ...
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            M-learning: An Experience at Netaji Subhas Open University 

            Ghosh, Anirban (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)
            M-learning through mobile phones can make use of the learning management system that is already available through internet. Where the internet accessibility is limited, mobile phones can also facilitate the learning process ...
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            Mainstreaming Use and Adaptation of Open Educational Resources in Indian Higher Education: A Model 

            Mishra, Sanjaya (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2016-11-30)
            Open Educational Resources (OER) have emerged as one of the most innovative teaching and learning practices. In India, there have been several sporadic attempts to promote the use of OER, directly or indirectly, by launching ...
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            MOOCs as Provisions in Graduate Education for Future Professional Development 

            Jakobsdottir, Solveig; Bjarnason, Grimur; Gunnarsson, Kristinn H; Kristofersdottir, Dora D (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)
            In this study, we report the experiences of embedding MOOCs in a graduate course on distance education at the University of Iceland - School of Education 2014 and 2016. Students evaluated MOOCs and their participation. ...
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            Open and Distance Learning: Benefits and Challenges of Technology Usage for Online Teaching and Learning in Africa 

            Mathew, Ivy R; Ebelelloanya, Jane (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 ...
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            Open Distance Learning: Pathway to Sustainble Development of Higher Education in Nigeria 

            Oladipo, Adenike J (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 ...
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            Open Educational Resources and Practices at the University of the South Pacific: Status Report and Future Directions 

            Prasad, Deepak; Bhartu, Dhiraj; Yusuf, Javed (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 ...
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            The Perception of Students About the Cost of Studying by Open and Distance Learning: Case of the University of Goroka 

            Otto, Martin (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 ...
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            Print- Media Experience to Boost-up ODL Courses On-line at Mumbai University 

            Ratnaparakhi, Sanjay (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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            Separating Rhetoric from Reality: The Process of Institutionalizing OER Practices at African Universities 

            Ngugi, Catherine; Butcher, Neil (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)
            OER Africa is working with four universities in Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa to support the deepening of pedagogical practices that employ open educational resources (OER) and use information and communication ...
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            Sustainable Development Through ODL: The Experience of KKHSOU 

            Das, Prasenjit; Bordoloi, Ritimoni (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)
            When the universities in a state like Assam are trying to take cognizance of the needs of the learners by carefully structuring the curriculum of the different academic programmes, they should also pay heed to the changes ...
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