<> "The repository administrator has not yet configured an RDF license."^^ . <> . . . "Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning: Strategies and\r\nApproaches from the Perspective of Open University Malaysia"^^ . "Over the last several decades, higher education in many countries has been significantly\r\ntransformed; with various new institutions established and many novel academic\r\nprogrammes now on offer. This is a common worldwide development; reflecting the\r\nuniversal focus on higher education as a national investment for economic progress and\r\nbuilding human capital. This rapid growth and expansion are accompanied by an equal\r\nconcern for quality, particularly in an environment where private higher education\r\nentities, including open universities and open and distance learning (ODL) institutions,\r\nare becoming prominent providers of learning opportunities for the masses. In this\r\nregard, ensuring quality is critical, as ODL has become synonymous with educating\r\nworking adults – individuals who, as members of a nation’s labour force, are\r\ninstrumental to national development. Additionally, the increasing influence of\r\ninformation and communication technology (ICT) on educational practices has also\r\ncalled for more rigorous and stringent quality assurance (QA) systems and procedures.\r\nQA is important as a means to establish standards and accountability; ensure learner\r\nsatisfaction; and enhance institutional image and prestige. As Malaysia’s premier open\r\nuniversity, Open University Malaysia’s (OUM) understanding of QA stems from a holistic\r\ninstitutional approach that emphasises learner-centredness. This keynote address will\r\ndiscuss the strategies and approaches that OUM has adopted to create a QA system that\r\ncomplies with existing national guidelines, while exploring the development of a quality\r\nconcept that is suited to the unique nature of ODL. This paper will also discuss how\r\nbenchmarking and adopting best practices can contribute to a more well-rounded\r\napproach that can benefit open universities and other higher education institutions\r\nacross the region. (Abstract by author)"^^ . "2014-02-14" . . . . . . . . ""^^ . "Anuwar Ali"^^ . " Anuwar Ali"^^ . . "Open University Malaysia (OUM)"^^ . . . . . "International Seminar on Quality Assurance and Sustainability of Higher Education Institutions"^^ . . . . . "Bali, Indonesia"^^ . . . . . . "Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning: Strategies and\r\nApproaches from the Perspective of Open University Malaysia (Text)"^^ . . . . . "library-document-1008.pdf"^^ . . . "Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning: Strategies and\r\nApproaches from the Perspective of Open University Malaysia (Other)"^^ . . . . . . "lightbox.jpg"^^ . . . "Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning: Strategies and\r\nApproaches from the Perspective of Open University Malaysia (Other)"^^ . . . . . . "preview.jpg"^^ . . . "Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning: Strategies and\r\nApproaches from the Perspective of Open University Malaysia (Other)"^^ . . . . . . "medium.jpg"^^ . . . "Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning: Strategies and\r\nApproaches from the Perspective of Open University Malaysia (Other)"^^ . . . . . . "small.jpg"^^ . . . "Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning: Strategies and\r\nApproaches from the Perspective of Open University Malaysia (Other)"^^ . . . . . . "indexcodes.txt"^^ . . . "Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning: Strategies and\r\nApproaches from the Perspective of Open University Malaysia (Text)"^^ . . . "library-document-1008.pdf"^^ . . . "Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning: Strategies and\r\nApproaches from the Perspective of Open University Malaysia (Other)"^^ . . . . . . "lightbox.jpg"^^ . . . "Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning: Strategies and\r\nApproaches from the Perspective of Open University Malaysia (Other)"^^ . . . . . . "preview.jpg"^^ . . . "Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning: Strategies and\r\nApproaches from the Perspective of Open University Malaysia (Other)"^^ . . . . . . "medium.jpg"^^ . . . "Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning: Strategies and\r\nApproaches from the Perspective of Open University Malaysia (Other)"^^ . . . . . . "small.jpg"^^ . . . "Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning: Strategies and\r\nApproaches from the Perspective of Open University Malaysia (Other)"^^ . . . . . . "indexcodes.txt"^^ . . "HTML Summary of #1008 \n\nQuality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning: Strategies and \nApproaches from the Perspective of Open University Malaysia\n\n" . "text/html" . . . "LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education"@en . .