e-learning readiness - Asia Pacific Region - Open University Malaysia

) Formulate a strategic business plan to ensure the success of E-learning initiatives. Subsequently, the components of an E-learning system should be utilised to further develop knowledgemanagement systems and practices within an organisation.c) Improve E-learning technology through active research anddevelopment. Members of the Academy ought to implementprogrammes and make policy decisions on E-learning standardsas well as undertake quality E-learning research anddevelopment.6.2.7 Institutional FrameworkIt is important to view E-learning as an integrated system of teaching andlearning, of research and development, as well as one that is goaloriented.For this reason, all higher education institutions shouldintegrate E-learning into their teaching and learning not only to upgradetheir qualifications but also to cater for those who want to gain knowledgein certain areas of interest.The institutions of higher learning should take the view that E-learning isan important mode of delivery that makes learning available to a largersection of the population. Thus, the following recommendations may beconsidered:-a) Increase emphasis of E-learning in all schools so that youngchildren are exposed to E-learning as all schools will be smartschools by 2008, having a systematic e-learning programme isvital.b) Enable students in higher education institutions to take upcourses on basic IT skills and information retrieval skills.c) Engage in active discussion with the National ConsultativeCouncil on E-learning (NCCeL) in order to formulate and addresspolicy issues.d) Set up a fully operational National E-learning Centre (NeLC) tooversee all E-learning activities such as policy implementation,R&D training, promotion, quality control and accreditation.e) Formulate policies and establish a national e-learning centre topromote and monitor E-learning initiatives.f) Co-ordination efforts and monitor E-learning development at allorganisations through the creation of MyGfL, which serves as aone-stop centre for the depositing and retrieval of all e-content.g) Make legal provisions for intellectual property rights.Joint Study by MEWC and OUM 107