...-learning processes in open and distance learning (ODL) institutions. Design/methodology/approach The case study was carried out by observing the views of the learners on the use of gamification in distance learning and studying the participation level of computer science learners before and after...

...Mohamed Ismail Mohamed Riyath; Uthuma Lebbe Muhammed Rijah Purpose The study investigates the factors that impact the adoption of learning management systems (LMSs) among educators for effective implementation of open and distance learning (ODL) environment in advanced technological institutes...

...Saba Munir; Muhammad Zaheer Purpose The first objective of this study is to review the mechanism of conducting extra-curricular activities (ECAs) in the open and distance learning (ODL) setting. To achieve this objective, the procedure of ECAs at the Virtual University of Pakistan has been studied...

...Maximus Gorky Sembiring Purpose This study envisioned plausible influential factors on service quality and academic excellence relatable to graduate self-confidence in an open distance learning (ODL) outlook. The objective was to expose the moderating role of academic excellence (graduate...

...Nikhil Kant; Kumari Anjali Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the hitherto unexplored strategic potentialities of blockchain as an intangible resource for open and distance learning (ODL) to attain and sustain competitive advantage by creating a more learner centric learning ecosystem...

...Subash Ranjan Nayak; Nikhil Kant; Kumari Anjali Purpose The purpose of this paper is to make an assessment of the challenges in disseminating higher education to the learners in tribal communities, and problems solving capacity of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) by strategically making use...

... are addressed, transformation of the society can be a reality, and Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system is one of the most viable ways for transforming a country like India. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach For this study, descriptive research methodology has been used...

... in educational delivery. Open and distance learning (ODL) institutions present an ideal context for the use of LA as, with their large student numbers and the increasing use of the internet and mobile technologies, they already have a very substantial amount of data available for analysis with analytics...

...Ishan Sudeera Abeywardena; Tham Choy Yoong As an open and distance learning (ODL) institution, Wawasan Open University (WOU)employs a blended approach for delivering courses to its undergraduate and postgraduate students, who are entirely adult learners. In this approach, the use of a learning...

... Management’ and applying this method in open and distance learning (ODL) in domestic universities. This new method which is based on critical and creative thinking, reflection, dialogue, interaction, brainstorming and knowledge creation, exploration, and expansion can effectively be applied in open...