Open and Distance Learning in the Developing World

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilary Perraton
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Developing World ◽  
Open And Distance Learning

Higher Education in Developing Countries

2018 ◽  
pp. 18-39
Author(s):  
Amir Manzoor
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Developing World ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Global Knowledge ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Open And Distance Learning

Due to globalization of economic activities and increased scope of higher education, higher education has become a priority agenda for countries around the globe. In order increase opportunities of higher education, institutions of higher education must enhance their quality and access through open and distance learning while following national and international standards. For developing countries, higher education opportunities through open and distance learning are important for economic prosperity and participation in global knowledge economy. Globalization has created numerous challenges and opportunities for higher education. These challenges are more significant for developing countries because of limited resources. At the same time, meeting these challenges is a top priority of developing world. This chapter examines numerous challenges faced by higher education in developing countries. The chapter also discusses how higher education institutions in developing world can use open and distance learning to cope up with these challenges.

Students’ Experience in Learning Accounting via Open and Distance Learning (ODL)

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-40
Author(s):  
Nur Syafiqah Hussin ◽  
Naqiah Awang ◽  
Farah Husna Mohd Fatzel
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
New Material ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Catch Up ◽  
Almost All

Covid-19 is an unprecedented crisis that has affected almost all industry players including education. It has transformed our way of life and introduced a new normal to how things are done. As an effort to contain the outbreak of pandemic Covid-19, universities have shifted to online learning. In line with this, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) has decided to execute open and distance learning (ODL) for the current semester until 31 December 2020. ODL introduces a different learning environment as compared to the traditional classroom that requires students to be self-reliant in learning new things. Hence, the purpose of the study is to explore students’ experiences in the process of knowledge transfer through ODL specifically for accounting subjects. A questionnaire was distributed to students who were taking the subject of Introduction to Financial Accounting and Introduction to Cost Accounting in UiTM Pahang Kampus Raub and a total of 206 responses were received. The study found over half of the students enjoy learning through ODL but only one-third were looking forward to having ODL for the next semester. Poor internet connection is the main reason found in the study that makes ODL not preferred by the students. At the same time, few features were highlighted by the students about ODL such as the advantage of pre-recorded video to catch up the new material and flexibility for them to learn at their own pace.

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