creators_name: Wardah Mohamad, 
creators_name: Rosmah Mohamed, 
type: conference_item
datestamp: 2009-10-31 01:07:06
lastmod: 2013-06-14 01:29:43
metadata_visibility: show
corp_creators: Open University Malaysia (OUM)
title: Open and Distance Learning: Engaging Learners through Innovation and Creativity
ispublished: pub
subjects: LC5201
full_text_status: public
pres_type: paper
keywords: Open and distance learning ; print module ; online learning ; face-to-face tutorial
abstract: Open learning has increased in importance over the years as seen in the increasing number of universities offering open and distance learning programmes. Research in the area has also increased over the years, covering a multitude of topics and concentrating on areas such as e-learning, interactive learning and collaborative learning. The authors of this research suggested that academics and practitioners should explore how teachers or tutors can influence learning designs and strategies with the aim of engaging learners through innovation and creativity. This paper explores the avenues that can be pursued by Open University Malaysia to incorporate innovation and creativity into its blended learning mode. Data were gathered from a literature review on open and distance learning, print module, online learning, and face-to-face tutorial. The research thus provides information on the current practices of open and distance learning programmes in Open University Malaysia; and the basic principles of implementing these open and distance learning programmes. In particular, the findings provide the characteristics of an effective print module, online learning, and face-to-face tutorial. At the end of the paper, some innovative and creative ideas that can be implemented in Open University Malaysia were suggested and discussed. (Authors' abstract)
date: 2009-09-12
date_type: published
pagerange: 106-117
event_title: ICI9 - International Conference on Information
event_location: Kuala Lumpur
event_dates: 12-13 August 2009
event_type: conference
refereed: TRUE
citation:   Wardah Mohamad,  and Rosmah Mohamed,   (2009) Open and Distance Learning: Engaging Learners through Innovation and Creativity.  In: ICI9 - International Conference on Information, 12-13 August 2009, Kuala Lumpur.     
document_url: https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/285/1/open_ici9.pdf