Exploring Open Distance Learning at a Jordanian University: A Case Study Academic Article

abstract

• This case study explores an open distance learning program offered by the Information Technology and Computing (ITC) department at AOUJ, a major university in Jordan. It provides an overview of e-learning in the Arab region and explores factors that affect ODL quality in the Arab Open University in Jordan (AOUJ). The research utilized a qualitative approach, which included five lengthy semi-structured interviews with the program director, two instructors, and three students. Three important conclusions can be drawn from the study about e-learning in the Arab region: (1) the existence of adverse conditions, (2) the presence of strong instructional practices, and (3) the need to improve administrative support.

authors

• Dirani, Khalil
• Yoon, Seung Won

published proceedings

• INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF RESEARCH IN OPEN AND DISTRIBUTED LEARNING

author list (cited authors)

• Dirani, K. M., & Yoon, S. W.

citation count

• 13

complete list of authors

• Dirani, Khalil M||Yoon, Seung Won

publication date

• January 2009

publisher

• Athabasca University Press  Publisher

keywords

• 46 Information And Computing Sciences
• 4610 Library And Information Studies

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.19173/irrodl.v10i2.599

start page

• 1

end page

• 18

volume

• 10

issue

• 2

URL

• http://dx.doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v10i2.599