The Regulatory Frameworks for Distance Education
Published 12.05.11An ICDE funded study on the regulatory frameworks for distance education in the Southwest Pacific/ South East Asia Region is published. It presents the outcomes of case studies of nine higher education institutions, and analyses the key regulatory barriers and enablers for distance education for twenty-three countries in the study region.
Open and distance learning, OER and change in higher education
Published 21.05.12In collaboration with UNESCO, the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) has recently published a book, “Perspectives on Open and Distance Learning: Open Educational Resources and Change in Higher Education: Reflections from Practice.”
UNESCO book on multilingualism in cyberspace
Published 20.06.12UNESCO recently anounced the publication of a new book, NET.LANG: Towards the Multilingual Cyberspace. The book which is freely available online, explores issues related to the promotion and use of multilingualism in cyberspace.
Marketing and Branding of ODL
Published 21.05.12ICDE member institution, the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), recently released a Knowledge Series guide entitled “Marketing and Branding of Open and Distance Learning (ODL).” This guide emphasizes marketing and branding strategies by incorporating the benefits of ODL to establish strong stakeholder relationships.
EFQUEL joins ICDE
Published 21.05.12ICDE extends a warm welcome to the latest addition to the ICDE member network, the European Foundation for Quality in e-Learning (EFQUEL).
OER survey report
Published 21.05.12The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and UNESCO issued a report in connection with the World OER Congress entitled “A Survey on Governments’ Open Educational Resources (OER) Policies.”
5th International UOC Congress on Conflictology and Peace
Published 21.05.12ICDE member institution, the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), is hosting the 5th International UOC Congress on Conflictology and Peace in Barcelona, Spain, on 26–28 September 2012. UOC has also released a call for papers and candidacies for Peace Awards.
Technologies in HE in Iberoamerica
Published 21.05.12A joint initiative of ICDE member institution Universitat Oberta de Catalunya and the New Media Consortium, Higher Education in Iberoamerica 2012-2017 has identified the twelve technologies that will revolutionize higher education in Iberoamerica in the next five years.
EADTU E-xcellence and 25th anniversary conference
Published 21.05.12The European Association of Distance Teaching Universities (EADTU) is leading a European movement on quality assurance in e-learning with its E-xcellence programme. The organization will also hold its 25th anniversary conference on 27-28 September 2012 in Paphos, Cyprus.