Table 4

Classification of areas of research

CodeThemeDescription
1Curricular aspectsCurriculum design and development; instructional design; learning outcome-based curricula; openness, flexibility and modular approach; credit transfer; programme evaluation; including development of skills and competencies and learner engagement
2Teaching – learning and evaluationPedagogy of ODE; transaction of curricula; delivery of programmes through multiple media including online learning, MOOCs and OERs; student evaluation both formative and summative; including learner access and equity and learner characteristics, learning styles (student learning) and learner diversity
3Research, innovations and extensionPromotion of research and innovation; extension activities; consultancy and collaboration with industry, corporate sector/government sector etc.
4Infrastructure and learning resourcesPhysical and IT infrastructure, learning resources including production facilities and library facility
5Learner support and progressionLearner support activities: promotion and publicity; student registration; material dispatch; counselling and tutoring; grievance redressal; student progression; placement; alumni engagement
6Governance, leadership and managementVision and mission; strategic planning; governance; leadership; financial management ; monitoring mechanisms for quality assurance; professional development/staff development
7Institutional values and best practicesInstitutional policy for transparency and accountability; gender sensitization; disabled friendly environment; promotion of universal values, national and social responsibilities; environment and green initiatives
8Scope, growth and developmentGrowth and development of the ODE system in the country, region, state; systemic change/disruption in the system; including impact assessment
9Economics and fundingCosting; cost benefit analysis; funding; income and expenditure
10Quality assurance in ODEAssessment and accreditation practices; quality-related issues and policies; mechanisms for quality assurance
11Globalization and networkingIssues pertaining to globalization; networking amongst institutions, etc.

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