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VOL. 9, ISSUE 3 (2024)
An evaluation of the challenges faced by Namibian open and distance learning faculty members on the use of open educational resources
Authors
Edwig Karipi
Abstract
This study aims to evaluate the challenges in the use of OER faced by
faculty members of the Namibian Open Distance Learning institutions. This study
selected 24 faculty members as participants from the three Namibian ODL
institutions, namely, The Namibian College of Open Learning, Centre for Life
Long Learning at the University of Science and Technology as well as Centre of
Distance and e-Learning at the University of Namibia. The study adopted a
qualitative methodology and a case study research design underpinned by
interpretivist paradigm. Interview guides were used to collect and analyse
data. The results of this study indicate that lack of policies to guide the use
of OER within the institutions remains the biggest challenge that prevents
faculty members to use OER in teaching and learning. Other challenges such as
lack of technical skills, limited knowledge on copyright issues was also
recorded. The findings provide valuable insights to Namibian ODL institutions
in devising strategies to enhance the adoption and use of OER for teaching and
learning within institutions. The study formulated recommendations to address
the identified challenges.
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Pages:24-29
How to cite this article:
Edwig Karipi "An evaluation of the challenges faced by Namibian open and distance learning faculty members on the use of open educational resources". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol 9, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 24-29
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