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First global overview of quality models in online and open education

First global overview of quality models in online and open education

This ICDE supported study is a must-read for any person concerned with quality in online, open and flexible higher education. It presents quality models in use around the globe and offers 11 recommendations for future work on quality.

This study carried out on behalf of the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) by a team coordinated by the European Association for Distance Teachng Universities (EADTU) is for:

  • institutional leaders responsible for quality in online, open and flexible higher education
  • faculty wanting to have an overview of the field
  • newcomers that want to develop quality schemes
  • policy makers in governments, agencies and organisations
  • major educational stakeholders in the international community

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