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Currently, distance education programmes are offered by three different types of universities in Pakistan. These are correspondence, virtual and dual-mode universities. Allama Iqbal Open University offers its programmes through correspondence, Virtual University of Pakistan uses modern information and communication technologies including Internet and television channels, whereas dual-mode universities are offering their programmes through distance education along with on-campus programmes. However, Allama Iqbal Open University is pioneer in distance education in Pakistan. It is a public sector open university which was established in 1974 and now its enrolment exceeds 1.3 million. It caters educational needs of the learners at their doorstep irrespective of their location, caste and creed. It believes in “Education for All” philosophy. It embraces modern information and communication technologies for instructional as well as learners’ support services. Currently, it is using Learning Management System, courseware, FM radio, Web television including video on demand, SMS and online tracking system. Apparently, it has planned to become gradually an electronic university by offering Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and alleviating weightage of online programmes.
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Hussain, I. (2018). Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)-Based Learner Support in Distance Education in Pakistan. In: Anjana (eds) Technology for Efficient Learner Support Services in Distance Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2300-3_10
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