MDE-411 (2020-21) EM ISC

MDE-411 Assignment
1. Answer the following question in about 800 words:
Write an essay on the potential of open and distance education to offer new innovative, creative
and experimentative programmes and courses.
2. Answer any three of the following in about 250-300 words each:
a) Discuss at least three distinguish characteristics of the new learner.
b) Highlight the features of learner autonomy.
c) Discuss the conceptual difference between a mode and philosophy in the context of an open
University.
d) Write a note on Mega Open Universities in Asia.
e) Discuss at least three major needs of Africa that are to be met by distance education.
3. Answer the following question in about 800 words:
Critically analyze the application of any two theories of distance education that you have studied.