A Virtual Talk organised by the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) recently highlighted the roles and challenges of institutions, students and governments in coping with the Covid-19 pandemic, with particular focus on open and distance learning (ODL) as an …
The Centre for Research and Innovation (CRI) recently hosted its inaugural online lecture series on “Education and Professional Development” that saw six speakers and more than 60 people comprising academics and interested parties tuning in from their homes for the …
The Tan Sri Dr Abdullah Sanusi Digital Library plays an important role in supporting teaching, learning and research activities throughout the OUM community. It holds a wide range of resources in print and online formats. Currently, there are more than …
Obtaining a master’s degree in project management is not only beneficial to individuals but also to organisations. OUM offers the Master of Project Management (MPM) programme for those who are keen to add transferable knowledge and skills in handling and …
Probably you have heard about the story of the Choluteca Bridge in Honduras. It is a suspension bridge that was built in 1996 to withstand the extreme weather of the region which is notorious for storms and hurricanes. Opened …
In early childhood education (ECE), the quality of teachers is often seen as key for educational excellence. Be it stand-alone preschools, education groups or franchises, all ECE institutions have become committed to investing in their teaching staff. In addition, …
OUM’s Master of Occupational Safety and Health Risk Management (MOSHRM) programme is designed to cater to the growing demand for qualified safety and health professionals. Programme director Suhaila Abdul Hamid says, “The programme obtained full accreditation from the Malaysian Qualifications …
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, online learning has become the standard approach in education institutions around the world. American public policy outfit The Brookings Institution reported that close to 90% of high-income countries have begun providing remote learning …
Healthcare workers are the true heroes, battling the deadly Covid-19 pandemic to ensure that Malaysians remain safe. Healthcare workers including doctors, nurses and assistant medical officers are the country’s first line of defence, which places them at high risk for …
Three months have passed since the Movement Control Order (MCO) was implemented, but no one knows when the Covid-19 pandemic will end. In fact, medical experts predict the virus will take years to run its course. Consequently, the world as …