N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y
M.A. Education, Part-II
PAPER-XIII
(Distance Education)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time 3 Hours Full Marks 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the principles and characteristics of Distance Education. Discuss the scope of Distance
Education.
2. Define Distance Education. Mention the basic key elements of the structure of Distance Education.
3. Critically analyse the rational for distance education in India.
4. Explain the concept of Educational Evaluation in distance education.
5. Mention important features of Self Learning Materials
6. Who are the teachers in Distance Education Explain their role and responsibilities.
7. Describe the major problems of distance teaching.
8. How do assignments facilitate teaching learning in distance education Describe the different
types of teaching and non teaching comments with suitable examples.
9. What is meant by "teaching through tutor comments" Describe the different types of
teaching and non-teaching comment with examples.
10. Write Short notes on any Two of the following
Major theories of Communication
Self-Assessment in Distance Education
Problems of Distance Education
Theories of Counselling