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Six Sigma as Model of Assuring Quality Learner Support Services in National Open University of Nigeria Study Centres
(2010-11)
Six sigma is a philosophy and quality tool or initiative to improve the quality of products or services by improving the system and processes involved. It is a measure of goodness involving the application of statistical ...
Cobblers & Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU)
(2013-11)
Open & Distance Education System plays a major role in supporting and empowering the weaker sections of Indian Society. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) is a mega University from Western India having ...
Integrating ODL approaches in a conventional classroom: Lessons learnt from Hardap Educational Multimedia Project in Namibia
(2013-11)
This paper explores the development of Multimedia lessons using video and voice recordings for use in the primary school classrooms. An in-depth look at the process will highlight the different dimensions of the programme ...
Professional Development of teachers through open and distance learning: The case of the University of Buea Distance Education (DED) programme
(2013-11)
Open and Distance Learning is relatively new to Cameroon’s educational system; though many countries are adopting it as a way of widening access to education and improving the academic and pedagogic qualification of their ...
Harnessing Campus Radio Resources for ODL in Nigeria: Case Studies from Universities of Lagos and Ibadan
(2013-11)
Open and distance learning (ODL) started early in Nigeria’s educational system. The first generation universities had statutory mandate to engage in ODL. In later years, government provided broader access to higher education ...
Coaching for Change Management and Institutional Development: The Case of the Programme Delivery Department in The University of the West Indies, Open Campus
(2013-11)
This study explores the use of informal coaching techniques to inspire and drive change to
institutionalise an ODL departmental culture of excellence aimed at long-term organizational
benefits. Qualitative methods were ...
Mobile Learning: Potential Enabler of Open and Distance Learning in SubSaharan Africa
(2013-11)
The swift rate of mobile penetration in developing countries is projecting these nations into the next century as well as providing novel and previously unimagined opportunities. Nevertheless in sub-Saharan Africa, despite ...
Technical and Vocational Skills through ODFL with reference to Pakistan
(2013-11)
Technicians working in the field rarely get the opportunity to upgrade their knowledge and skills through trainings, workshops, symposiums or courses due to their working conditions. It has been observed that potential of ...
Human capital development (HCD) through open, distance and e-learning: evidence from corporate annual reports (CARs) of top South African listed companies
(2013-11)
This paper discusses the role of open, distance and e-learning in the development of human resources by examining human capital development related disclosures in the corporate annual reports (CARs) of top South African ...
Technical and vocational skills development through Open, Distance and Flexible Learning: a case of the Hospitality and Tourism sector in Namibia
(2013-11)
The technical and vocational skills development in Namibia has seen a major shift in the past years with the establishment of the Industry Skills Committees’ under the Namibia Training Authority and lately the development ...