Assuring quality in Asian open and distance learning

IRRODL Volume 13, Number 3

“…However, Jung and Latchem (2007) found that most institutions apply the same quality criteria for e-learning as for the other modes of delivery. Endean et al (2010) pointed that new entrants to the e-learning field were unlikely to have existing internal procedures to cover quality assurance of this new mode of operation.…”

“…Jung et al (2011) found that various national, regional, and international initiatives have been undertaken with regard to quality assurance in e-learning. Endean et al (2010) stated that those concerned about online learning have been developing and publishing ideas for over a decade about how to manage the quality of the learning experience of those trying to study through the Internet.However, Jung and Latchem (2007) found that most institutions apply the same quality criteria for e-learning as for the other modes of delivery. Endean et al (2010) pointed that new entrants to the e-learning field were unlikely to have existing internal procedures to cover quality assurance of this new mode of operation.…”

Access to Quality Postgraduate Education through Distance Education in Ethiopia: The Case of Indira Gandhi National Open University

“…Their initial attempt was, mainly, to examine the various quality assurance approaches employed in Asian open and distance learning universities. Latchem and Jung (2007) and Perraton (2000) made some important suggestions about how to encourage and achieve a culture of quality in distance education which is relevant to all developing countries, including Ethiopia. Therefore, their conceptual framework has shaped the study and its results with regard to assessing the quality of postgraduate distance education provided by the cross-border host institution, IGNOU, in Ethiopia.…”

“…This research adopted a conceptual framework based on aspects of the quality assessment of open and distance education identified by Latchem and Jung (2007) and Perraton (2000) which, in turn, was based on the assessment practices of assuring quality in Asian open and distance learning. Their initial attempt was, mainly, to examine the various quality assurance approaches employed in Asian open and distance learning universities.…”

Multi-Dimensional Quality Evaluation Modelling of E-Learning Courses from Learners’ Perspective

“…Therefore, the views of learners regarding the quality of e-learning courses and correct understanding of the courses with definitions should be ensured. Unfortunately or fortunately, however, quality is a value-based concept that might be defined differently by different beneficiaries (3). For example, governors may evaluate the quality of e-learning courses based on the results of their socio-economic benefits, while educational institutions that offer these courses might be more interested in managing strategies, analysis of expenses, benefits, learners' satisfaction, course completion, the rate of graduation, as well as training regarding different aspects of teaching.…”