THE CHALLENGES BEFORE THE LEARNERS OF ODL MODE OF EDUCATION: A STUDY IN INDIA
Description
Education plays a vital role in the development of human being as well as civilization which can be acquired in different modes. Open and Distance Learning mode of education refers to such system in which one can study through course material provided without any instructor and without going institution regularly for attending classes like regular system of education. All over the world, researchers engaged with education are discovering and exploring internet, teleconferencing and other related mediums to achieve an extended classroom. In the following endeavour the concept of ODL mode has been explained. The primary objective of the study is to outline the challenges before the learners of ODL mode of education yet it will also provide some of the important measures to overcome these challenges. The study is an explorative study in nature in which qualitative data has been provided. Both primary data as well as secondary data were used in this study collected from interviews and various other sources respectively. Learners of ODL mode have to face various kinds of challenges those are shown under the major headings as challenges relating to teaching learning process, challenges relating to administrative activities and challenges relating to post academic activities. Some of the recommendations have also been given for the improvement of ODL education. In this way the challenges faced or experienced by the learners may be reduced to some extent that may result in the improvement in the education system and development of nation as a whole.