DISTANCE EDUCATION AT THE BUCHAREST UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMIC STUDIES, ROMANIA
DISTANCE EDUCATION AT THE BUCHAREST UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMIC STUDIES, ROMANIA

Summary/Abstract: The present paper provides insight into distance learning activities within the Bucharest University of Economic Studies. As a preamble, the article briefly reviews relevant theoretical considerations upon distance education. It then attempts to establish a connection between distance learning and the requirements and challenges of the labour market. Subsequently, we will focus on diverse aspects of distance learning within the Bucharest University of Economic Studies. On the one hand, we will present the study programmes available for distance learning students, as well as the way in which teaching and learning processes take place. We will describe the blended learning approach to education that the University adheres to, as self-study is accompanied by in campus activities. The same approach is adopted as concerns students evaluation, as the final mark results from a combination of assignments uploaded on the platform and in class tests. On the other hand, we will illustrate the way in which students and teachers are trained to successfully and effectively use the technology at stake. We will focus on the guidebooks designed to: harmonize course content (for teachers), simplify the use of the e-learning platform or address potential ethical issues (for both teachers and students).We will also briefly touch upon the requirements of national and international quality assurance institutions regarding distance education. Our aim is to see to what extent distance learning within the Bucharest University of Economic Studies meets these standards. Furthermore, we intend to identify the measures that should be adopted to increase the effectiveness of distance learning programmes.

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