Development of On-line Information Dissemination for Distance Learning in Bangladesh _计算机网络论文.docVIP

Development of On-line Information Dissemination for Distance Learning in Bangladesh _计算机网络论文 Development of On-line Information Dissemination for Distance Learning in Bangladesh _计算机网络论文 ABSTRACT The distance education programme in Bangladesh was originally conceived in 1974. The relevant section of the Kudrat-e-Khuda Education Commission says, 揥ith the present education system there should be ample scope for part-time, drop-out and irregular students, so that they can achieve higher education. All the irregular students should have been given scope to sit for the examination, in this case, evening course can be started. To achieve this goal, an Open University can be started like U.K.” Bangladesh joined the world body of open/distance learning in 1981 through an Inter-Ministerial Task Force. Later, in 1985 by offering B. ed. Course 揃angladesh Institute of Distance Education” (BIDE) was established. In 1992, under the act of Bangladesh Parliament, Bangladesh Open University (BOU) was established. The aim of launching the distance education programme was 搕o expand all levels of education, knowledge and science by a diversity of means including the use of technology. It intends to provide opportunities of education to all classes of people and create efficient manpower by improving the quality of education.” Bangladesh has achieved a literacy rate of 54%. Bangladesh has 15,293 high schools, and 66,81,212 students are enrolled yearly. About 50% of the high school students fail to pursue higher education due to financial constraints. Many students who are economically sound also fail to continue higher education because they do not get seats in colleges and universities, resulting in huge drop-outs. Due to serious economic and other social pressures, those who continue to pursue higher education are virtually unable to achieve desired level of educational standard and results. Establishment of BOU and launching of 19 formal and 18 non-formal courses of different level