Policy brief – Distance Learning in the Arab States

Formal Education

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UNESCO Beirut developed a policy brief on distance learning to provide guidance and recommendations for policy-makers and educators in the Arab region and support them to transit more swiftly from the traditional teaching methods to the new educational modalities.

This policy brief:

defines distance learning and education and gives a brief overview of the evolution of this concept over time;

highlights the importance of distance learning and education and tackles related challenges and opportunities;

explains necessary elements for the transition to distance education

lists distance learning tools and patterns;

explains the role of E-learning facilitators in distance learning;

emphasizes the importance of Blended Learning for the future; and

suggests recommendations to take into consideration.

You may download the policy brief on distance learning (Arabic) Here.