Showing papers in "Open Learning: The Journal of Open and Distance Learning in 1995"
TL;DR: In this article, the evolution of the character and practice of distance education is discussed. But the focus is on the use of distance learning in the context of open, distance and e-learning.
Abstract: (1995). The evolution of the character and practice of distance education. Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning: Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 47-53.
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TL;DR: The aim is to achieve a higher retention rate among distance learners with a higher percentage of students classified as intermediate to advanced in terms of knowledge and skills.
Abstract: (1995). Towards a higher retention rate among distance learners. Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning: Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 58-61.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the circumstances which are leading to theintroduction of distance education in Mongolia and described some new initiatives, and outlined the circumstances that can be used for distance education.
Abstract: Mongolia is experiencing severe economic problems which are eroding its educationsystem as well as reducing the living standards of many. At the same time it isattempting to change to a democracy and a free market economy after 66 years ofcommunism (Mongolia was the second country in the world to adopt communism in1924). Like former Communist countries in Eastern Europe, Mongolia is seekingnew ways of meeting urgent needs for education and training with very limitedresources. Can distance education play a role? How feasible would it be? Thispaper examines these questions, outlines the circumstances which are leading to theintroduction of distance education in Mongolia and describes some new initiatives.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors propose a post-Fordism-based approach to open learning, based on labour market theories and distance education, which is the way forward for open learning.
Abstract: (1995). Labour market theories and distance education III: Post‐Fordism ‐ the way forward? Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning: Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 25-42.
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TL;DR: In this paper, open and distance learning in Europe: add-on or mainstream? Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning: Vol. 10, No. 3, pp 52-56.
Abstract: (1995). Open and distance learning in Europe: add‐on or mainstream? Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning: Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 52-56.
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TL;DR: The expansion of Open and Distance Learning is a reflection on market forces as discussed by the authors, which is the main reason for the current state of the art in open and distance learning (e.g., eLearning).
Abstract: (1995). The expansion of Open and Distance Learning ‐ A reflection on market forces. Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning: Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 21-30.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors developed a formative evaluation system for distance teaching. But the evaluation system was not designed for open, distance and e-learning, and it was not suitable for distance education.
Abstract: (1995). Developing a formative evaluation system for distance teaching. Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning: Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 53-57.
TL;DR: In this paper, a study of part-time degree provision outside the Open University is presented, where the authors focus on the role of non-professionals in the provision of degrees.
Abstract: (1995). Others like us? ‐ A study of part‐time degree provision outside the Open University. Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning: Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 16-24.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a quality assurance in the off-campus delivery of professional development opportunities, focusing on the use of open, distance, and e-learning environments to support professional development.
Abstract: (1995). Quality assurance in the off‐campus delivery of professional development opportunities. Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning: Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 43-46.
TL;DR: Open universities in nineteenth-century Britain this article have been studied in the field of open, distance and e-learning, with a focus on the role of distance learning in education.
Abstract: (1995). Open universities in nineteenth century Britain. Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning: Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 3-11.
TL;DR: In this paper, a case study of the Sudan Open Learning Unit is presented, where the authors discuss the use of open learning units in the field of distance learning in the Sudan.
Abstract: (1995). Sudan Open Learning Unit: A case study. Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning: Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 56-58.