OPEN LEARNING RESEARCH

Open And Distance E-Learning (Odel)

The Director: Academic Development and Researc at the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), South Africa, Dr Kallie de Beer, is currently researching the
various aspects of ODeL. Traditional concepts of distance education have
changed forever with the integration of educational technologies such as elearning,
open education resources (OERs) and cooperative education models
(work-integrated learning, etc.).
ODeL is a philosophy for modern learning and teaching and not a method on its
own. For example, the following compilation of keywords in computer searches
will assist you to find the modern educational concepts on *openness,
*transparency, *accessibility, *flexibility, *vertical and horizontal articulation, *
learner mobility, *recognition of prior learning *cost effectiveness, *financial
support *free counselling services *academic support and *library and
information services with online support systems.
Subsequently our Unit for Academic Development has to keep abreast of research development in ODeL and has established a
research capacity network for the academe of our institution to share along with the following initiatives:
TheCUTis a founder member of the National Association for Distance and Open Learning of South Africa (NADEOSA);