Distance and onlinelearning in Kenya

DISTANCE LEARNING IN KENYA.

Online Degree Programs - Online Bachelor’s Programs - Online Doctoral Programs

By Director of Studies

Lead trainer-Centre for Distance and online learning (CEDOL)

Distance education, or distance learning, is a field of education that focuses on the pedagogy and andragogy, technology, and instructional systems design that aim to deliver education to students who are not physically "on site". It is a process that aims to create and provide access to learning when the source of information and the learners are separated by time and distance, or both.”. In other words, distance learning is the process of creating an educational experience of equal qualitative value for the learner to best suit their needs outside the classroom. 

Rather than attending courses in person, teachers and students may communicate at times of their own choosing by exchanging printed or electronic media, or through technology that allows them to communicate in real time and through other online ways.

 Distance education courses that require a physical on-site presence for any reason including the taking of examinations is considered to be a hybrid or blended course of study.

This emerging technology is becoming widely used in institutions of higher learning around the globe. With the recent trend of technological advance, distance learning is becoming more recognized for its potential in providing individualized attention and communication with students internationally. With the communication technology advancement one lecture in a certain corner of the world will be attended by millions of students from any corner of the world. Very soon any person with access to a computer will be able to attend a lecture transmitted electronically in real time at any time.

 Time has come when the traditional face to face regular classes and learning is no longer supportive of continuing education. Study leaves are no longer entertained by many companies. Many changes in life styles and other commitments have reduced the available time for those seeking education to attend regular classes. Demand for continuing education especially among the working class and generally adults has made distance learning come of age. Almost everybody is looking for an extra skill that gives them a competitive edge. Employers are looking for that person with multi skills .due to problems of unemployment others have found themselves working in  different areas away from their initial training and this necessitates them to seek training in the related area.. Therefore continued training has become a necessity. Majority of these people seeking further skills have difficulties in attending the conventional classes on a continuous base. Their life commitments do not leave them with time to go to college. A research done by Center for Distance and online learning (CEDOL) identified the following as the main obstacles to continued education
a)         Time:
            Distance
            Finances (High Cost)
            Admission Requirements
            Strict calendars
            Age
           
As a natural reaction to these challenges, distance learning has evolved to be a learning mode of a choice. Distance learning programmes attract mature students and most of the courses are skills based. This makes it easier for the student to relate the content with day to day work and own experiences.
Center for Distance and online learning (CEDOL)  is a leading model distance learning institution founded on a theme of reaching every one who aspires to learn. Its core pillars include flexibility, accessibility and affordability while maintaining quality. Through this programme you are able to learn at your own pace, while at home or working. It is a new dawn for getting that elusive skill that could change your life. The opportunities to improve your value in terms of skills and qualification is now in your hands. Go for it and you will never regret.

OUR PARTNERS:

1. Pennfoster college-USA
2. Texila America University
3. Universidad Adteca university-Mexico
4. St Linus University in Philippines

DISTANCE & ONLINE LEARNING

 

Texila American University which is located in Guyana Central America, and is registered and accredited by the National Accreditation Council of Guyana and  recognized by the World Health Organization, International Association for Dental Research (IADR), the Global Alliance for Medical Education (GAME) and International Association for Medical Education (AMEE).

Programs offered through distance/online learning mode

• BSc Public Health 3 years
• BSc Health Care Administration 3 years
• BSc Applied Psychology 3 years
• BSc Clinical Psychology 3 years
• BSc Social Work 3 years
• BSc Counseling Psychology 3 years
• M.Sc Clinical Research 1 /2 years
• M.Sc Clinical Psychology 2 years
• M.Sc Counseling Psychology 2 years
• Masters in Social Work 2 years
• M.Sc Marriage & Family Counseling 2 years
• Master of Public Health 1 year
• Master of Public Health 2 years
• MBA in Healthcare Service 2 years

PhD (3 years) available in Clinical Research, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Medical Social Work, Guidance Counseling, Health Education and Public Health.

  [Click above to link to Universidad Azteca University website]

Universidad Azteca is a Private University with Recognition of the Official Validity of Studies awarded by the federal Secretary of Education (Institución Particular, con Reconocimiento de Validez Oficial de Estudios (RVOE) ante la Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos), accredited by the Federal Ministry of Education of the Republic and recognized by the Federal Government (SECRETARIA DE EDUCACION PUBLICA, SEP) to award University degrees.
According the Mexican Higher Education laws Universidad Azteca de Chalco is authorized to award degrees with RVOE and own academic and professional higher degrees of the university (grados propios).
Universidad Azteca de Chalco on the international level is listed with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), International Association of Universities under the list of universities of Mexico and the International Handbook of official directory Universities of accredited universities published by the United Nations. 

Collaboration with UCN Universidad Central de Nicaragua
Universidad Azteca and UCN Universidad Central de Nicaragua have signed an agreement on academic and scientific collaboration - This agreement with fully autonomous Universidad Central de Nicaragua enables students to enrol in any of the double degree programmes at postgraduate level (Master, Doctor) in the following study areas:

• Business Administration and Management (MBA, MSc, PhD, DBA)
• International Commerce (MSc, DBA)
• International Relations (PhD) 
• Law (various specialisations) (Dr.) 
• Psychology (PhD)
• Environmental Science and Environmental Management (MSc, PhD)
• Health Sciences (MSc, PhD)
• Medicina Alternativa (Natural Medicine) (MSc, PhD)
• Public Health (PhD)
• Public Administration (PhD)
• Social and Political Sciences (PhD)
• Education  (D.Ed.)

Universidad Azteca de Chalco (Centro de Estudios Superiores Azteca) is accredited by the Federal Secretary of Public Education (SEP) of the United States of Mexico, is a private, non-profit institution independent of and not related to any political party or religious group.
Universidad Azteca is officially recognized with Reconocimiento de Validez Oficial de Estudios (RVOE) to award graduate and postgraduate degrees in the following study areas:

• International Commerce
• Business Administration
• Information Systems and Data Processing (IT)
• Law
• Psychology (including NLP, Coaching)
• (Public) Accounting (including Financial Management)
• Educational Science
• Pedagogics
• Architecture

The university offers two Academic Systems: traditional (on-campus), and virtual e-learning (in a real time) and awards degrees in a variety of specializations in the above mentioned study areas.

[Click above to link to MS University website]

MANONMANIAM SUNDRANAR  UNIVERSITY (MS University) is an Indian State Government University recognized by UGC-University Grants commission and DEC - Distance Education Council. It is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)  and is five star rated. It is listed in UNESCO (IAU) Hand book and Commonwealth Association of Universities. 

The online learning is provided through the ALLTERE Life Varsity web based learning platform.

Programs Offered by Distance/Online learning:

• Bachelors/Masters in Business Administration, Computer Application, Computer science, Information Technology, Psychology
• Masters in Software Technology/Public administration
• Doctorate (PhD) programs are available in all faculties.

Certification/Diploma courses: (Technically collaborated Exclusive programs)

• Certificate in Skill Development For Trainers, Project Management, 
• Advanced Certificate in Project Management
• Diploma  in Advanced Business Management

[Click above to link to ST LINUS  University website]

We do not pretend to be anything other than who we are. We believe in straightforward and transparent professional dealings. We provide great value for money with no hidden extras. We are committed to full compliance with all applicable national and international laws, regulations and generally accepted practices.

We value credibility as if our lives depend on it; for without it, we shall crumble like a house of cards. Our institutional details are as follows:

• Business Name Registration

The service mark St. Linus University (SLU) is a business name registered in the Philippines with Certificate No. 00469734 in compliance with the provisions of Act No. 3883, as amended by Act No. 4147 and Republic Act No. 863 vis-a-vis the applicable rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

• Company Formation, Philippines

Pursuant to the Manual of Regulations for Private Higher Education (MORPHE) on the use and restriction of the word "university" for company formation in the Philippines, St. Linus University is duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as St. Linus Online Institute (SLOI) as the Auxiliary Service Provider (of St. Linus University, Dominica) with Company Reg. No. CN200817531.

According to CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 02, series of 2008 "Auxiliary services refer to the services that support of the delivery of educational services such as promotion, recruitment of students, testing, admission, registration, processing of payments, student orientation, providing access to communication technologies, proctoring examinations and such other related activities but not to include teaching and learning activities." See Art. II, no. 5, p. 2.

The purpose(s) for which our Article of Incorporation is(are) based on said definition.

The CHED authorizes St. Linus University to operate in the Philippines under Category IB1 (and Category IB2 respectively) where "the Foreign Higher Education Provider (FHEP) has no local presence of business and all teaching and learning activities are done via distance education and purely through the internet (Category IB1)." See CMO 02, s. 2008: Art. VII, no. 1, p. 10.

Whereas CMO 02, s. 2008: Art. IV, IB (p. 6) states that "The program is offered directly by an awarding institution with no local agent / franchisee / partner. The institution may be an FHEP with students in the Philippines (IB1), or a Philippine HEI with students abroad (IB2)." See CHED Certification below. Cf. CMO 02, s. 2008: Art. VIII, no. 1, p. 11.

• Company Formation, Dominica

St. Linus University is duly registered in Dominica - a United Nations Member State - as a Higher Education Institution (HEI) online with Company Reg. No. 14724 and a Certificate of Good Standing as per the Commonwealth of Dominica Statutory Rules and Orders(SRO) No. 65 of 1996.

• Operating Authority and Government Recognition

The University's operation rests on the basis of its corporate charter, approved by Dominica Registry of Companies (ACT No. 10 of 1996), which provides it with the legal authority to function as a private international university online. SLU's documents under the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention and SLOI's documents under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations are legally recognized worldwide.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has awarded Government Recognition (Accreditation) to St. Linus University thru St. Linus Online Institute the authority to operate in the Philippines and abroad as a Transnational Education Provider with a unique CHED Institutional Code No. 03256

  enables students to enrol in any of the double degree programmes at postgraduate level (Master, Doctor) in the following study areas: 

• Business Administration and Management (MBA, MSc, PhD, DBA)
• International Commerce (MSc, DBA)
• International Relations (PhD) 
• Law (various specialisations) (Dr.) 
• Psychology (PhD)
• Environmental Science and Environmental Management (MSc, PhD)
• Health Sciences (MSc, PhD)
• Medicina Alternativa (Natural Medicine) (MSc, PhD)
• Public Health (PhD)
• Public Administration (PhD)
• Social and Political Sciences (PhD)
• Education  (D.Ed.)
• Information Technology -MSc,Degree,PhD)

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Director of Studies