Practices enacted by Nepal Open University for equity and access: a qualitative study

ABSTRACT

This article discusses the practices followed by the youngest open university of South Asia and the only open university of Nepal for access and equity through online teaching and learning. Key initiatives that the university has undertaken in this regard are explored to understand how practices and strategies are applied by this higher education institution to provide citizens with equity and access. The findings of this study may contribute to the development of higher education policies, especially in low-income countries such as Nepal.

KEYWORDS:

• Open university
• practices
• access
• equity
• marginalised
• disadvantaged

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Jeevan Khanal

Jeevan Khanal, PhD is an Assistant professor of Education in Faculty of Social Sciences and Education at the Nepal Open University, Nepal. His areas of research interest are international students, studying abroad, educational leadership, educational administration, academic integrity, higher education, and open and distance learning.

Subekshya Ghimire

Subekshya Ghimire is a MPhil in English scholar in the Institute of Advanced Communication, Education and Research. The areas of her research interest are educational leadership, youth leadership, open and distance learning and literature. Email: [email protected]