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Taxonomy Term : Distance Education

Here are entered general works on the various forms of supervised study, usually in the field of adult education, supported by tutors and an organization at a distance from the student communicating via written, audiovisual, or electronic media.

Sister power on display at OUM

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New Sunday Times
Date: 
01 April 2012
News Summary
"After doing a bit of research, Marlina felt that Open University Malaysia (OUM) was the best place for study, as she could work and study at the sama time.

Disabled learner gets chance to succeed at OUM

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Found in: 
New Sunday Times
Date: 
18 March 2012
News Summary
He wants to show others that physically-disadvantaged children in never to be ashamed of their disability.

A successful learning experience in an online learning environment

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Found in: 
New Straits Times
Date: 
15 March 2012
News Summary
One of the main challenges faced by educators is that their students are often more technologically savvy than they are. The only way around this is to go for training that would up their skills level in this area and the MIDT is one route that educators can think about in enhancing their technology skills.

Flexible learning at Open University Malaysia

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Found in: 
NewStraitsTimes
Date: 
05 December 2011
News Summary
In short, OUM has created a rich learning environment that provides the variety necessary to meet the different learning styles and constraints for adult learners.

Effect of Demographic Factors on E-Learning Effectiveness in A Higher Learning Institution in Malaysia

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Islam, Md Aminul
Publication Details
Resource Type: 
Article
Publication Date: 
Feb 1, 2011
Publication Title: 
International Education Studies
Summary

This research attempted to find out the effect of demographic factors on the effectiveness of the e-learning system in a higher learning Institution. The students from this institution were randomly selected in order to evaluate the effectiveness of learning system in student's learning process. The primary data source is the questionnaires that were distributed to the students. Data were then analyzed using SPSS. Findings confirmed that age, program of study and level of education has significant affect on the effectiveness of E-learning. Therefore it is recommended that a careful review of delivery methods should be undertaken before starting of every intake taking into consideration of diverse background of students. Comparisons should be made between the effectiveness of e-learning and traditional learning methods via students' assessment after each session of lecture. It is also recommended that the institution to look into the issue of familiarity of with online learning technology amongst students before introducing the e-learning system to assess whether student are comfortable with the online learning tools. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]


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