Planning The Networking Of Odl Institutions For Establishing 
Integrated Distance Education System In India

Authors : Pankaj KHANNA, P. C. BASAK

Pages : 190-200

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Publication Date : 2011-09-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :It is proposed to establish an Integrated Distance Education System in India by designing modern technology based information communication network, connecting all its ODL insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Open and Distance Learning); institutions to the headquarters of the ODL system in India. The principle roles to be performed by such a system have been discussed; according to which it would enable, educate and empower every member of the academic community including distance learners so as to provide them quality distance education. The connectivity between the ODL institutions would be achieved through the use of VPN insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Virtual Private Network); involving wireless networking and optical networking. Various benefits of providing VPN connectivity to the ODL institutions in India, such as cost effectiveness, security, and shared applications/services have also been discussed. Thus, the networking of all the ODL institutions in India would provide a national framework so as to build an excellent Integrated Distance Education System necessary for providing equity and quality distance education at national level.
Keywords : Open and Distance Learning, Virtual Private Network, Web Based Information System, Distance Education, Integrated Distance Education System