Open Learning Center (OLC) was founded in 2008, as an educational and technological center for developing and enhancing digital learning environment at Al-Quds Open University. OLC is seeking to improve technology enhanced learning, pedagogy, self-learning skills, cooperation and innovation within a framework of autonomy and accountability. Furthermore, OLC is aiming at providing innovative and engaging technology-enhanced learning environments to learners, according to the latest teaching methodologies and the new trends in technology.
Vision:
To create an open digital environment for teaching and lifelong learning.
Mission:
To provide digital learning content to learners in accordance with the best practices that are followed in instructional design and the new trends in technology.
Values:
Openness, Integrity, Teamwork, Modernity and Equality.
Aims:
- Provide a flexible and innovative digital learning environment.
- Develop interoperable digital learning content using the best learning strategies and the latest trends in technology.
- Fulfill the requirements of education, the different learning styles and the digital natives.
- Enhance methodologies of online learning and training in accordance with high quality standards.
- Motivate students to learn and direct them towards creativity, reflection and research.
- Develop the competencies and skills of faculty staff and students in e-Learning.
- Provide Open Educational Resources (OERs) to promote lifelong learning opportunities for community development.
- Improve access to education by reducing its costs.