...David C.L. Lim; Hamidah Mat; Fatimah Yusooff Purpose This paper explores the underexamined human dimension of artificial intelligence in education (AIED) within open universities (OUs) in developing Asia, focusing on students’ critical AI literacy and how their insights may help shape more...

...Poom Juasiripukdee; Pithak Srisuksai; Phisit Nadprasert Purpose This research examines the essential competencies open university students in Thailand require to meet the demands of the sustainable smart manufacturing industry. The study addresses skills gaps in technological, green, 21st-century...

...Aminudin Zuhairi; Amy Ching Tsu Hsueh; I-Chin Nonie Chiang Purpose This research attempts to reveal ways of addressing challenges in open universities related to empowering lifelong learning; establishing policies and strategies in dropouts, student portfolio and support services for students...

...Hanmo Jeong Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe how the introduction of new technologies has affected student support at the United Kingdom Open University (UKOU) particularly focusing on face-to-face tutorials and online tutorials, what this impact implies for open universities...

...Alan Tait Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report on research on the views of Presidents and Vice Chancellors of Open Universities of current threats and opportunities for their institutions as the author marks the 50th anniversary of the first Open University in the UK established in 1969...

... universities such as Open University Malaysia (OUM) has expanded the role of ICT in learning and knowledge generation. By leveraging on Internet technology, ODL universities are able to transmit education across the country and even globally. ODL sets about making quality e-learning and e-content more...

... systems are the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) and Times Higher Education Supplement (THES). Positions of open universities in world university ranking are in the lower tier, both according to the THES and SJTU. However, ranking have a positive impact toward universities. Hence, it is possible...

...Tamar Benaya; Ela Zur The Open University of Israel (OUI) is a higher education institution with an open admission policy which is based solely on distance learning and self-study. The teaching method practiced at the OUI is a combination of traditional and web-based distance learning. One...