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Education IT

Malaysia opens online varsity

By Alice Kok | 29 December 2008

The Asia e University (AeU), an international university based in Malaysia, accepted its first batch of students last month. Working entirely online, AeU was set up with the support of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD), a forum with 31 member countries, benefitting it with resources from all members through collaborations with institutes of higher learning and training centres.

Professor Dr Hairuddin Harun AeU Vice-President says the university promotes flexible learning.

In the delivery of its courses, AeU employs two modes of learning: The face- to-face/conventional approach combines conventional teaching and learning and online interactions (e-learning mode), while the blended/online approach combines face-to-face interactions, online interactions (e-learning mode) and independent study.

Its programmes and products are focused on affordability, accessibility and marketability. The university offers a wide array of courses ranging from certificates courses to bachelor’s, master’s and doctorates, all designed to market demands and needs.

AeU is a dual-mode university, offering programmes in the open- and distance-learning (ODL) mode as well as the full-time-on-site mode. Students will have the option to migrate from the ODL mode to the full-time mode and vice-versa.

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