Analysis of Higher Education Policy Frameworks for Open and Distance Education in Pakistan

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abida Ellahi ◽  
Bilal Zaka
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Higher Education Policy ◽  
Policy Frameworks

scholarly journals Quality assurance in Asian distance education: Diverse approaches and common culture

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Insung Jung ◽  
Tat Meng Wong ◽  
Chen Li ◽  
Sanjaa Baigaltugs ◽  
Tian Belawati
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Higher Education Policy ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Policy Integration ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Past ◽  
National Quality ◽  
Policy Frameworks

With the phenomenal expansion of distance education in Asia during the past three decades, there has been growing public demand for quality and accountability in distance education. This study investigates the national quality assurance systems for distance education at the higher education level in Asia with the aim of contributing to a better understanding of the current level of development of quality assurance in Asian distance education and to offer potential directions for policy makers when developing and elaborating quality assurance systems for distance education. The analysis of the existing quality assurance frameworks in the 11 countries/territories selected reveals that the level of quality assurance policy integration in the overall national quality assurance in higher education policy framework varies considerably. The purpose of quality assurance, policy frameworks, methods, and instruments in place are generally tailored to each country’s particular circumstances. There are, however, obvious commonalities that underpin these different quality assurance efforts. <br /><br />

scholarly journals Making micro-credentials work: A student perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-47
Author(s):  
Kaleb Oxley ◽  
Tristan Van Rooyen
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Higher Education Policy ◽  
Student Perspective ◽  
Graduate Employability ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Policy Frameworks

Micro-credentials, digital badges and industry-recognised certificates have been attracting considerable attention in recent years and with the disruption of many jobs due to the pandemic, interest in continuing education has grown. Micro-credentials represent an alternative approach to career and professional development (Ghasia, Machumu, & De Smet, 2019, p. 219; LaMagna, 2017, p. 207). These credentialed … industry aligned short units of learning’ are described by Wheelahan & Moodie (2021, p. 212) as an extension of ‘21st century skills’ and the discourse of employability in higher education. Graduate employability has become heavily integrated into modern higher education policy frameworks, but what does this actually mean from a student perspective?

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