South Africa

UNESCO Chair in Open Distance Learning (732), established in 2006 at the University of South Africa (South Africa)

 

Fields / Disciplines Open Distance Learning. Objectives The purpose of the Chair shall be: to establish links with relevant institutions hence increase effectiveness through sharing of experiences; to promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation in open distance learning; to build capacity to improve quality and coverage of higher education through the use of distance learning: align with international players to facilitate exchange and collaboration in the interests of quality distance education and the service of humanity; and to provide opportunities to offer education and develop skills including non-formal and formal programmes from diploma/undergraduate to doctoral level and access in private and public institutions for higher learning. It will serve as a means of facilitating collaboration between high-level, internationally recognized researchers and teaching staff of the University and other institutions in other regions of the world. Host Institution University of South Africa (UNISA)Web site UNESCO Sector / Office responsible for the Chair/Network Education