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Simui, Francis; Namangala, B.; Tambulukani, G.; Ndhlovu, D. – Distance Education, 2018
This paper demystifies the process of open and distance learning (ODL) policy development in a dual-mode university after existing without one for 50 years. The two-pronged critical questions this paper addresses are: What does it take to successfully develop an ODL policy? And what aspects constitute an ODL policy applicable for a dual-mode…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Policy Formation, Distance Education, Open Education
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Makoe, Mpine Elizabeth – Open Praxis, 2018
Many African countries have developed policies to reform their education system in order to widen participation in higher education. To achieve this, open, online and distance education based models have been advocated as the most viable delivery tools in expanding access to higher education. However, the policy analysis of Kenya, Rwanda and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Research, Research Methodology, Educational Policy
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Nyaruwata, Leonorah Tendayi – Distance Education, 2018
This paper presents the successes and challenges faced in implementing the dual-mode strategy in higher education in the context of feminist theory. Worldwide, women's universities have been established by governments and private organisations to involve women more fully in the country's economic, political and social activities. The establishment…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Success, Barriers, Mixed Methods Research
Alluri, Krishna, Ed.; Zachmann, Rainer, Ed. – Commonwealth of Learning, 2008
The Learning for Livelihoods Sector of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) addresses the major challenges related to learning and skills development that are key for living and for improvement of livelihoods. Developing conceptual frameworks, influencing policy, enabling technology-mediated learning, and strengthening networks and partnerships are…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Open Education, Distance Education, Agricultural Education
Ellis, Justin – Commonwealth of Learning, 2009
This study was carried out at the request of the Ministry of Education, Zambia. The Commonwealth of Learning contracted Turning Points Consultancy CC, a Namibian company, who provided the services of the author, to "carry out an evaluation of the Zambia College of Distance Education (ZACODE) and submit recommendations to the Ministry of…
Descriptors: Open Education, Distance Education, Focus Groups, Foreign Countries