| Abstrakt: |
Open and distance learning is seen as a viable alternative to provide 'Education for all', particularly in the context of developing countries. The open learning is basically a philosophy while distance learning is a method of flexible education for the unreached -socially, economically, physically and geographically disadvantaged groups of the society. In a skill oriented discipline like library and information science, the circumstantial disadvantaged group is another group for opportunity for continuing education to enhance and upgrade their skills. Various models of distance education, based on the application of technology have been developed. In India, 5 open universities and 60 correspondence departments in other universities offer such education, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) at the apex. The paper analyses the efforts of IGNOU to reach the unreached. The models to be selected should be based on learner's requirement, their capability and infrastructure available to them. Development of multimedia and simulated courseware together with internship will be able to produce successful LIS professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
