...Widiasih Widiasih; Ismail Ismail; Zakirman Zakirman Purpose This paper reports on a study that was intended to examine how students’ readiness shapes their perceptions of extended reality (XR)-based learning in open and distance learning (ODL) whilst also identifying latent learner profiles...

...Arathai Din Eak; Nagaletchimee Annamalai Purpose This study examines how video-based feedback supports narrative writing development and emotional engagement amongst adult English as a second language (ESL) learners in open and distance learning (ODL) environments. It also introduces...

...Ridwan Daud Mahande; Nurul Mukhlisah Abdal; Nasir; Hasrul Bakri Purpose This study aims to examine how hybrid-flexible virtual reality (HyFlex-VR) functions as an inclusive open and distance learning approach that widens participation and sustains meaningful learning in vocational education...

... Literacy within an open and distance learning (ODL) environment at Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia. It responds to the growing need for scalable pedagogical models that integrate flipped learning, design thinking, and generative AI across Asian open universities. Design/methodology/approach A within...

...Rishi Chakravarty; Apratim Baruah; Nripendra Narayan Sarma Purpose In the open and distance learning (ODL) system, widely scattered learners across various age groups often feel isolated. New-age media-enabled co-creation can help reduce this isolation. However, fostering collaborative academic...

... system E-learning Open and distance learning As a leading open university in Malaysia, Wawasan Open University (WOU) has been venturing into the digitalisation of learning content to provide its students with the highest quality of open and distance learning (ODL) education. FlexLearn...

... at http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/ legalcode Digital literacy English writing Open and distance learning Technology The rapid pace of technological advancement is currently reshaping people's lives, giving rise to a new generation known as digital natives. These individuals...

...Smritishikha Choudhury; Chayanika Senapati; Nripendra Narayan Sarma Purpose In the last few decades, the growth in management institutions in India has become significant. The Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institutions also have started offering management programmes at various levels...

...Md. Meraz Ahmed; Anika Rahman; Md. Kamal Hossain; Fatimah Binti Tambi Purpose This study was intended to ensure learner-centred pedagogy in an open and distance learning environment by applying scaffolding and positive reinforcement techniques. Design/methodology/approach This study critically...

... at enrolment had significant effects on the likelihood of completion. Prior open and distance learning (ODL) experience had no significant effect on any of the product factors considered. Research limitations/implications Inaccessibility of dropouts and using only the responses from the first...

... and student-centered learning of open and distance learning (ODL) and offers a new perspective on the existing pedagogies used in legal education. This article also emphasizes that an equitable implementation of designing and delivering a flipped class will ensure the effectiveness in teaching and learning...

... support services methodology, the “new entrants to online learning will leapfrog their predecessors with an improved student experience”. Open and distance learning have witnessed several transitional phases, including the concept of “transactional distance, ‘emphasising the tutors’ role in supporting...

...Tom Olney; Chenxi Li; Juan Luo Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify staff skills and competencies on which Chinese open universities should focus their professional development activities in order to enhance the quality of open and distance learning (ODL) in China. Design...

...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...

...Aminudin Zuhairi; Maria Rowena Del Rosario Raymundo; Kamran Mir Purpose Quality assurance (QA) in open and distance learning (ODL) has always become universal concerns of stakeholders. The quality of ODL has been confronted with challenges in terms of the diversity of inputs, processes...

... have contributed not only to the reformation of classical face-to-face learning environments but also the rise of open and distance learning as an alternative for traditional learning. Notwithstanding, so far the most breath-taking invention has been mobile technologies, since they enable the learner...

.... In this direction, open and distance learning (ODL) plays an important role in providing quality education to the learners who are unable to be a part of the formal system of education. Open and distance learning serves as a source of education for the marginalized and disadvantaged sections of the society. Open...

... Content analysis Open and distance learning Quality assurance awareness Student orientation Quality of orientation Correlational analysis Institutions which offer studies through open and distance learning (ODL) delivery mode have to contend with an image problem regardless of the status...

...), subject to full attribution to the original publication and authors. The full terms of this licence may be seen at http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode Innovation Instructional design Pedagogy Design-based research Mobile learning Open and distance learning Mobile...

...Yuen Yee Wong; Jing Zeng; Chun Kit Ho Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the research trends in the field of open and distance learning (ODL) as reflected in journal articles. Design/methodology/approach It compares research articles published in 2005 and 2015. Content analysis...