Advancing Access, Self-Directed Learning, and Ethics in Open Distance E-Learning

Name: Advancing Access, Self-Directed Learning, and Ethics in Open Distance E-Learning
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ISBN: 9798260014431

Olufemi Timothy Adigun, Sindile Amina Ngubane

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Igi Global Scientific Publishing
06 May 2026

Educational strategies & policy; Open learning, home learning, distance education; Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL)

The rapid growth of digital education creates inclusive, effective, and responsible educational ecosystems. As online platforms expand opportunities for learners across geographic, economic, and social boundaries, they empower individuals to take ownership of their educational journeys through flexible, self-paced learning models. However, this increased autonomy must be balanced with strong ethical frameworks that address issues like data privacy, equitable access, academic integrity, and algorithmic bias. By integrating inclusive design, learner support systems, and transparent governance, open distance e-learning can ensure innovation aligns with fairness, accountability, and long-term well-being. Advancing Access, Self-Directed Learning, and Ethics in Open Distance E-Learning explores how open distance e-learning expands educational access and supports self-directed learning by giving individuals greater flexibility and control over their learning experiences. It examines the ethical challenges that arise, including issues of equity, data privacy, and academic integrity, and how these can be addressed to ensure responsible and inclusive digital education. This book covers topics such as psychology, social justice, and student engagement, and is a useful resource for educators, engineers, sociologists, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

Edited by: Olufemi Timothy Adigun, Sindile Amina Ngubane
Imprint: Igi Global Scientific Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 807g
ISBN: 9798260014431
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 06 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Olufemi Timothy Adigun is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Applied Educational Sciences, University of Namibia and a Research Fellow at the Institute for Open and Distance Learning, University of South Africa. He is C2 NRF (South Africa) rated researcher. Dr Adigun holds a Doctoral degree in Special Education from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He is a recipient of the Shanghai Open University Visiting Scholar program (China) and the University of Zululand (South Africa) Vice-Chancellor's Academic Award on Outstanding Achievements in Teaching and Research Community. Dr Adigun is also a beneficiary of the International Academic Forum (IAFOR) as well as the Stellenbosch University Postdoctoral Research Fellows conference awards. In addition, he was a 2023 recipient of the UNESCO-IICBA travel sponsorship to the 2nd KIX-UNESCO Continental Symposium on Educational Research in Africa. Dr Adigun is a teacher and researcher per excellence who have published over 65 articles in referred journals and about 11 book chapters with over 550 Google Scholar citations. He has supersized and currently supervising research students both at Masters and Doctoral levels. Dr Adigun's research agenda is to advance knowledge by contributing to groundbreaking changes in education for individuals with disabilities, such as the restructuring of the curriculum to include the development of innovative teaching methodologies and inclusive education policies and school practices in pursuit of the goal of sustainable, quality education.