학술논문

Education and Research via the Open University Malaysia (OUM) – An Opportunity for Local Government
Document Type
article
Source
Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance, Iss 4 (2009)
Subject
Political institutions and public administration (General)
JF20-2112
Language
English
ISSN
1836-0394
Abstract
In this era, the provision of education and dissemination of research-based knowledge need not be restricted to conventional methods such as classroom settings and face-to-face interactions. Advancements in communications via improved technologies enable people from all over the world to seek knowledge to support their needs, conduct global research via teleconferencing, and study at their own pace wherever they are and according to their level of ability. Naturally governments, too, are aware of this flexibility to increase their effectiveness and improve the capacity of their staff.