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Open & Distance Learning

1.0 The Definition of Open and Distance Learning

Open and Distance Learning is a way of learning that focus on releasing learners from constraints of time and place whilst offering flexible learning opportunities. For a lot of married and working adults, Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is a way of combining work and family responsibilities with educational opportunities.

"Distance education is any educational process in which all or most of the teaching is conducted by someone removed in space and/or time from the learner, with the effect that all or most of the communication between teachers and learners is through an artificial medium, either electronic or print."

The ‘open' nature of Distance Education have several policies such as open admissions, and freedom of selection of what, when and where to learn. The notion is also seen in flexible organizational structures, delivery and communication patterns as well as the use of various technologies to......


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