Student supports is one of the neglected and least researched areas although its importance is high on the agenda of Open and Distance Learning System across the world. While support services in Open University is relatively structured, it is not so in dual mode distance education institutes. This book is the outcome of an empirical research study which explores and investigates the kind of support services provided to the students in single mode Open University and dual mode Distance Education Institute and the perception of the students about the services provided. The findings of the study suggest a framework for the development of a student support system especially in a dual mode university. It discusses about delivery of study materials, planning of assignment response sheets, organization of Personal Contact Programme lectures, management of study centres and additional support system including use of Information and Communication Technology.
The book would be of immense help to those involved in the planning and management of Open and Distance Learning in India, and those students and teachers who intend to pursue research in the field of Open and Distance Learning.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dhaneswar Harichandan
Prof. Dhaneswar Harichandan (born on 11th October 1960) is Professor of Education and Director, Institute of Distance Education, University of Mumbai. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Distance Education from YCMOU, Nashik, M.Phil. and Master's in Population Studies from International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai and Master of Arts in Education from Kurukshetra University after obtaining B.A. (Hons.) degree in Education from Ravenshaw College, Cuttack, Utkal University. He also has Post Master’s Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education from SNDT University and Diploma in Distance Education from IGNOU. He has experience of more than two decades as a teacher educator in face to face classroom teaching as well distance education mode and has guide students at M.Phil. and Ph.D. Level. He has been responsible for initiating the introduction of M.A. Education Programme in the University of Mumbai and popilasrising Education as a subject of study at Under Graduate Level. Prof. Harichandan has published 1 book, edited 14 books, 3 chapters in books, 24 articles and research papers in journals of repute and has organised, participated and contributed papers in National and International workshops, seminars and conferences. He has completed a major research project sanctioned by Distance Education Council on Teacher Education programme through Distance Education Mode in Indian Universities. He is life member of several professional bodies like IAEPA, IAEA, AIAET, AIAER, ISCA, IDEA, and IATE. He is also associated with UGC, NAAC, NCTE, COL and UKOU in different capacities.
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