The Role of Open and Distance Education in Digital Ecosystem Transformation: A Qualitative Study on Enhancing Educational Accessibility
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Educational Development,
Open and Distance Education,
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Yasir Riady
Melisa Arisanty
Eko Kuswanti
Sri Sukatmi
Muhammad Firman Karim
Muhammad Ajmal
Abstract
Background of study: The use of Open and Distance Education (ODE) has become an essential approach for enhancing educational accessibility, especially in isolated regions.
Aims and scope of the paper: This paper aims to support the efficacy of ODE in rural regions should concentrate on evaluating the influence of infrastructure on learning outcomes in rural environments through access to technology.
Methods: This method used a qualitative study, which allows learners to progress at their speed and convenience, diminishing reliance on conventional educational infrastructure, which is frequently constrained in rural areas. ODE enables instructors to engage a broader audience through economical resources.
Results: Its performance depends on critical elements such as internet connectivity, teacher readiness, and favorable government regulations.
Conclusion: Utilizing appropriate tactics, Open and Distance Education can function as a viable alternative for improving educational quality and accessibility, hence cultivating an empowered and informed society, even in the most isolated regions.
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