Open and Distance Learning in Secondary School Education in India

Taylor & Francis

Open and Distance Learning in Secondary School Education in IndiaPotentials and Limitations\nAuthor(s): Chitra Krishnan, Kavita Thapliyal, Gurinder Singh\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge India\nISBN-13: 9781032176628, 978-1032176628\nSynopsis\nThis book examines the state of the Open and Distance Learning (ODL)-based secondary education in India. ODL-based education has been a key resource for children in India who can neither cope with nor avail of regular schooling opportunities due to economic, health and disability, or other constraints. \n\nThe volume uses large-scale empirical data collected from various Indian states and a sensitive theoretical framework to study the equity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and the State Open School (SOS). Highlighting the roadblocks and barriers in terms of its reach, inclusion, and delivery, particularly to the marginalised, this book e.