Learners’ Perception about Leaning System in Open and Distance Learning at Bangladesh Open University

Abstract

The learning process in open and distance learning (ODL) mode is dissimilar from the
conformist in-person education system. However, this study has been conducted on the
learners of SSC and HSC programs at Bangladesh Open University (BOU). 240 surveys
have been conducted through structured survey interview questionnaires in six different
regional centers namely Dhaka, Chittagong, Mymensingh, Rangpur, Sylhet, and Khulna of
BOU. These surveys have been conducted for collecting quantitative data from the
learners. Moreover, 12 focus group discussions (FGDs) and 12 key informant interviews
(KIIs) have been conducted for collecting the qualitative data. Therefore, the main aim of
the study was to explore the perception of learners about learning instruments in open
and distance learning of BOU. This study would help the policymakers of BOU to
formulate further initiatives regarding learning instruments.