Evaluation of Distance Learning Practices for Policy Recommendations in Mongolia and Vietnam
D. Amarsaikhan, Wei-yuan Zhang, B. Tsomorlig
Abstract
Distance education has been recently introduced in Mongolia and Vietnam, two developing countries in Asia with individual initiatives. However, no evaluation of distance education management, teaching and learning, and technology utilization was conducted regarding effectiveness, quality, impact and sustainability. So far no such comparative study has been undertaken internationally, which becomes a barrier to the development of internationally accepted distance learning curriculum and standard. Therefore, it is valuable to conduct an evaluation study for policy recommendations of future development.
The objectives of the project are: understanding current status of distance education, reviewing distance education policy, evaluation of distance education implementation, evaluation of the use of technology and media, investigation of the benefits of distance education for disadvantaged groups, such as women, disabled people, people in low-social economic class, learners in remote areas, Share experiences and draw lessons, Propose strategies of distance education reform, and Recommendation of future development for policy-makers and practitioners.
The major outputs of the project is combined research report, including one case study for each country and policy guide of distance education for sponsors of the project, policy-makers, participants of this project, interested parties, etc.. A series of publications will be printed on above findings and recommendations.
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