Imported or indigenous? A comparative study of three open and distance education models in Mainland China, India and Hong Kong

Wei Yuan Zhang, Namin Shin

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Abstract

Drawing upon survey data and relevant literature, this paper compares the Radio and Television University System (RTVUS) in China, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), and the Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) in respect of academic courses offered, course delivery mode, student characteristics, funding, and staffing. Similarities and differences are discussed, and the impact of socio-cultural factors in shaping distance education systems in different societies is examined.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)167-176
Number of pages10
JournalOpen Learning
Volume17
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2002

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