PLANNING THE NETWORKING OF ODL INSTITUTIONS FOR ESTABLISHING INTEGRATED DISTANCE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN INDIA
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Anadolu University, Eskisehir
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It is proposed to establish an Integrated Distance Education System in India by
designing modern technology based information communication network, connecting
all its ODL (Open and Distance Learning) institutions to the headquarters of the ODL
system in India. The principle roles to be performed by such a system have been
discussed; according to which it would enable, educate and empower every member of
the academic community including distance learners so as to provide them quality
distance education. The connectivity between the ODL institutions would be achieved
through the use of VPN (Virtual Private Network) involving wireless networking and
optical networking. Various benefits of providing VPN connectivity to the ODL
institutions in India, such as cost effectiveness, security, and shared
applications/services have also been discussed. Thus, the networking of all the ODL
institutions in India would provide a national framework so as to build an excellent
Integrated Distance Education System necessary for providing equity and quality
distance education at national level.
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Open and Distance Learning, Virtual Private Network, Web Based Information System, Distance Education, Integrated Distance Education System.