Quality And Processes of Bangladesh Open University Course Materials Development

Authors : Md. Tofazzal ISLAM, Md. Morshedur RAHMAN, K. M. Rezanur RAHMAN

Pages : 130-138

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Publication Date : 2006-06-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :A new member of the mega-Universities, Bangladesh Open University insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(BOU); introduced a course team approach for developing effective course materials for distance students. BOU teaching media includes printed course books, study guides, radio and television broadcasts, audiocassettes and occasional face-to-face tutorials. Each course team comprises specialist course writerinsert ignore into journalissuearticles values(s);, editor, trained style editor, graphic designer, illustrator, audio-visual producer and anonymous referees. An editorial board or preview committee is responsible for the final approval for publishing or broadcasting materials for learners. This approach has been proved to be effective, but appeared to be complicated and time-consuming. This report focuses on the quality and processes of BOU course materials development taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of the current approach.
Keywords : Course Team, Bangladesh Open University, Quality of Course Materials