The Economy of Open and Distance Learning: Evidence from Literature Review
Abstract
This paper focused on analyzing the significant contribution of Open and Distance learning in
inclusive growth education and its economy in general. Data collection was based on
documentary review of 15 empirical studies in Africa and worldwide. Content analysis was used
in analyzing data collected from prior empirical studies. Finding using content analysis has
indicated that open and distance learning offer inclusive growth education to disadvantage
population. In additional, financial saving, education services, poverty reduction, time saving and
women empowerment where identified as an economy played by open and distance education.
The study recommended that the Nation education scheme of any developing countries should be
enforced and encouraged to facilitate open and distance system in order to boost social economic
development and include the disadvantage population in higher education system.
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