Professor Asha Kanwar, President and CEO of COL, delivered a keynote address, entitled the ‘Future of Open Universities: A Comprehensive Overview’, to the 36th Asian Association of Open Universities Annual Conference #AAOU2023 in Istanbul, Turkey, on 28 September 2023, hosted by Anadolu University Open Education System #OES. Full story here: www.col.org/news/col-at-aaou-2023-integrating-multiple-literacies-in-curricula-to-increase-enroll... #HigherEd #Innovation
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The Future of Open Universities: A Comprehensive Overview by Professor Asha Kanwar, #col4d President, at the 36th annual conference of #aaou2023 in Turkey.
Highlights:
 Historical Context: The talk traces the origins and evolution of open universities, emphasising their role in democratizing education.
 Technological Advancements: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize education by improving productivity, reducing costs, and supporting personalized learning.
 Global Challenges: The paper discusses the global context for higher education, particularly in relation to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education.
 Future Directions: The talk outlines five future directions for open universities, including promoting lifelong learning, personalizing education through technology, and addressing environmental sustainability.
Read the Full Script here and browse the PPTs: hdl.handle.net/11599/5455. #SDG4 #HigherEd
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Read ‘Guidelines on Open and Distance Learning for Youth and Adult Literacy.’ This joint publication by #COL4D and #UIL addresses a gap in literacy provision by presenting open and distance learning #ODL principles and practices to illustrate how learning and education can be delivered at a distance. hdl.handle.net/11599/3965 #LiteracyForAll
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