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

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...

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Autores principales: Khalil M. Dirani, Seung Won Yoon
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Publicado: Athabasca University Press 2009
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:893e481399ea4338b09987e11b6854b12021-12-02T16:59:51ZExploring Open Distance Learning at a Jordanian University: A Case Study10.19173/irrodl.v10i2.5991492-3831https://doaj.org/article/893e481399ea4338b09987e11b6854b12009-04-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/599https://doaj.org/toc/1492-3831This 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.Khalil M. DiraniSeung Won YoonAthabasca University PressarticleOnline LearningADDIE ModelArab RegionArab Open UniversitySpecial aspects of educationLC8-6691ENInternational Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, Vol 10, Iss 2 (2009)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
language EN
topic Online Learning
ADDIE Model
Arab Region
Arab Open University
Special aspects of education
LC8-6691
spellingShingle Online Learning
ADDIE Model
Arab Region
Arab Open University
Special aspects of education
LC8-6691
Khalil M. Dirani
Seung Won Yoon
Exploring Open Distance Learning at a Jordanian University: A Case Study
description 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.
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title Exploring Open Distance Learning at a Jordanian University: A Case Study
title_short Exploring Open Distance Learning at a Jordanian University: A Case Study
title_full Exploring Open Distance Learning at a Jordanian University: A Case Study
title_fullStr Exploring Open Distance Learning at a Jordanian University: A Case Study
title_full_unstemmed Exploring Open Distance Learning at a Jordanian University: A Case Study
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