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DL BEST PRACTICES WITHIN UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST, DEPARTMENT FOR ODL
DL BEST PRACTICES WITHIN UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST, DEPARTMENT FOR ODL

Author(s): Michaela Logofătu
Subject(s): Education
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: distance learning; blended learning; virtual campus

Summary/Abstract: The objective of this paper is to review the main directions of activity implemented in University of Bucharest in the field of distance education, starting with the academic year 1999-2000. The Distance Learning Department of the University of Bucharest was founded in May 1999 having the mission to organize, implement, run and oversee the process of distance learning within this higher education institution. Distance learning programs embrace the initial formation (bachelor degree) in different field of study, master study (MA degree), post graduation studies (professional conversion studies) and lifelong learning. Research activities were developed aiming to include the new information and communication technology in the teaching practice. The Department also participated in different international projects, under PHARE, Tempus, the World Bank, European Commission financing. All the activities developed by the ODL Department are focused on the transition to the virtual university.

  • Issue Year: 9/2013
  • Issue No: 03
  • Page Range: 215-220
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English