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Avoiding to Fit a Square Peg into a Round Hole: A Policy Framework for Operationalising Open Distance Education in Dual-Mode Universities
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Makoe, Mpine – Distance Education, 2018
Although education policies in many African countries refer to the need for distance education to widen participation in universities, they have not articulated guidelines on how they plan to develop systems and structures that will support it. The purpose of this study was to develop a policy framework specific for distance education provision in…
Descriptors: Models, Information Technology, Distance Education, Educational Change
Promoting Student Support in Open and Distance Learning Using Information and Communication Technologies
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Mayanja, Jamiah; Tibaingana, Anthony; Birevu, Paul Muyinda – Journal of Learning for Development, 2019
The study investigated the use of ICTs in student support in Open and Distance learning (ODL) at Makerere University. The study adopted a survey design with 327 ODL students, and the data from participants was collected using self-administered questionnaires and individual interviews. The results showed that Makerere University has enhanced…
Descriptors: Open Education, Distance Education, Information Technology, Integrated Learning Systems
Transforming University Learner Support in Open and Distance Education: Staff and Students Perceived Challenges and Prospects
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Ouma, Richard – Cogent Education, 2019
This article cross-examines the views of the university staff and selected students on institutional challenges in managing and delivering learner support for in-service teachers engaged in distance education in Uganda. A qualitative approach using in-depth interviews and reflective logs provided the study framework. The results showed several…
Descriptors: Open Education, Distance Education, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes