What does this research mean for the field?

Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) policies need to be specifically designed for Africa's conditions to improve employability outcomes for graduates. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to explore the relationship between employability, Open Education Resource policies, and distance education in Southern Africa.

February 27, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

Employability and Open Education Resource Policies development: critical reflections from selected SADC Higher Education Institutions

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The aim is to explore the relationship between employability, Open Education Resource policies, and distance education in Southern Africa.
Conducted document analysis of existing policies and frameworks.
Engaged with various theoretical propositions from education scholars.
Performed contextual analyses through workshops funded by the Commonwealth of Learning.
Explored the perceptions and implications of ODeL among stakeholders.
Identified a perception of poor quality in ODeL offerings among stakeholders.
Highlighted the need for tailored employability and OER policies in Africa.
Demonstrated that these policies can guide stakeholders in improving educational outcomes and job prospects.

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Critical reflections on ODeL quality and employability policies in Southern African HEIs, highlighting implications for students and educators.

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Mackenzie Ishmael Chibambo (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a1344fed1d949a99abe07d https://doi.org/10.36261/ijdeel.v9i2.3343

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Critical reflections on ODeL quality and employability policies in Southern African HEIs, highlighting implications for students and educators.

Employability and Open Education Resource Policies development: critical reflections from selected SADC Higher Education Institutions

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Employability and Open Education Resource Policies development: critical reflections from selected SADC Higher Education Institutions

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