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 provides innovative and engaging technology-enhanced learning environments to learners, according to the latest global teaching methodologies and the new trends in technology.
Vision:
Create an advanced e-learning environment supportive to the educational process at al-Quds Open University.
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:
- To provide a flexible and innovative e-learning environment according to the international standards.
- To develop an interoperable digital learning content using the foremost learning strategies and the latest trends in technology supportive to the quality of teaching and learning.
- To disseminate the culture of e-learning.
- To realize quality and performance indicators in blended and e-learning consistent with best practices and international standards.
- To fulfill the requirements of education, the different learning styles and the digital natives.
- To enrich online learning and training methodologies in accordance with the high quality standards.
- To motivate students to learn and direct them towards creativity, reflection and research.
- To augment the competencies and skills of faculty members and students in e-Learning.
- To provide technical support for faculty members and students.
- To provide open educational resources (OERs) to promote lifelong learning opportunities for community development.