Towards Excellence in Higher Education –The Experience of Open University Malaysia (OUM)

Chiam , Chooi Chea and Lim, Tick-Meng and Norbaini Abdul Halim , and Nur Azlin Omar, (2011) Towards Excellence in Higher Education –The Experience of Open University Malaysia (OUM). In: Symbiosis International Conference on Open & Distance Learning, 21-23 Feb 2011, Pune, India. (Submitted)

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Abstract

With the advancement in communication technology via the Internet and World Wide Web, attention has been drawn to Open Distance Learning (ODL) as an alternative mode for teaching and learning. In Malaysia, OUM is well acknowledged as the pioneer for ODL education. OUM has placed great effort in leveraging ICT aimed at making higher education more accessible and affordable across the country. This paper will discuss how OUM has contributed towards the democratisation of higher education in Malaysia. The paper will also examine OUM’s delivery of online teaching and learning using the My Virtual Learning Environment (MyVLE).

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords: online teaching and learning ; My Virtual Learning Environment (MyVLE)
Subjects: L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
Depositing User: Shahril Effendi Ibrahim
Date Deposited: 22 Apr 2011 10:07
Last Modified: 16 May 2013 01:54
URI: http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/id/eprint/568

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