The College of Distance Education (CoDE) has launched a two hundred and four (204) page book titled, “Handbook of Research on Distance Education in Ghana” at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).

The eight (8) chapter book, which is in three (3) parts, touched on topics such as “Students’ Satisfaction and Persistence in Distance Education” and “Distance Education Students’ Readiness for Online Learning at UCC.”

Other topics included “Models of E-Learning Methodologies for Teaching and Training in Distance Education: A review” and “Workplace Stress among Administrators of UCC CoDE”.

Some of the highlights of the book include the blended e-learning in distance education at CoDE, as well as the readiness of distance education students towards online learning.

Further, the book explains the implications of the findings on policy and practice for uptake of online learning from both the perspectives of management at CoDE and students.

Launching the book, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, said the timing of the book was apt since it explained in detail means of improving upon distance education in Ghana.

She, therefore, recommended the book for individuals, institutions and policy makers.

Prof. Boohene urged all Ghanaians to patronise the book, adding that it would be the first of many to come.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor praised the authors for the masterpiece that would not only advance the holistic approach to improving distance education in Ghana, but also guide tertiary institutions running the distance educationmode to achieve the desired results.

Some students of St Augustine’s College at the book launch

She urged Ghanaians to cultivate the habit of reading to enable them broaden their knowledge and skills for national development.

For his part, the immediate past Provost of the College, Prof. Isaac Galyuon, expressed appreciation to all who had helped the book come to fruition.

Beyond the launch, he indicated, the book would be made available at some public libraries across Ghana.

A roll call of contributors of the book include: Prof. Isaac Galyuon, Dr. Brandford Bervell, Prof. Paul Ahiatrogah, Dr. Paul Nyagorme, Dr. Valentina Arkorfu, Mr. Godsway Believer Gbeze and Dr. Vera Ankoma-sey.

Others are Dr. Gabriel Essilfie, Dr. Frank Quansah, Dr. Regina Nugba, Mr. Emmanuel Agyapong, Dr. Beatrice Asante, Dr. Moses Segbenya, Mr. Fred Peniana, Dr. Abdul-Jaleel Saani, Mr. Emmanuel Eshun, Mr. Alfred Ghartey and Mr. Isaac Elliot Nyieku.

The book was forwarded by Prof. John Nelson Buah, a former acting Provost of CoDE.

The launch of the book attracted high profile personalities, including the Registrar of UCC, Mr. Jeff Teye E. Onyame.

Former Ag. Provost of CoDE, Prof. Nelson Buah, receiving a citation of honour from Pro VC-UCC, Prof. Rosemond Boohene

The event was also used to present awards to some deserving past Provosts of the College as well as other staff. Some CoDE Coordinators and Study Centres also received awards.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC