A survey of the institutions in Asia and the Pacific offering library and information studies through distance learning

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Prudtikul, Somsuang^{; 1}

Affiliations: Office of Documentation and Information, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Pakkred, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand

Note: [1] Paper presented at the Consultative Meeting and Workshop, Planning Human Resource Development for Information Societies, Bangkok, 3–7 March 1997. Supported by the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports & Culture, Government of Japan and jointly organized by Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University and UNESCO Bangkok, Thailand.

Abstract: Ten out of forty-one institutions responded that their institutions offered library and information studies through distance learning systems. The courses are offered at the diploma, bachelor and Master degree levels. Printed materials are the main instructional media. Examinations and assignments are the prime methods of assessments. Professional intensive workshops are also provided.

DOI: 10.3233/EFI-1998-16302

Journal: Education for Information, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 209-218, 1998