In collaboration with IIEP-UNESCO, the Malaysian research team carried out an in-depth case study of policies and practices that support flexible learning pathways (FLPs) in Malaysia. The team conducted interviews and focus group discussions with 49 respondents in late 2019, representing two national-level, contrasting higher education institutions: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), a public university and Wawasan Open University (WOU), a private university. The interviews were complemented by a review of relevant national projects, legislative documents, and national statistical databases
Impact / Outcome
Several national policies under the broader agenda for lifelong learning have been initiated by the government and implemented at the institutional level through initiatives on APEL, MOOCs, ODL, and micro-credentials.
The government has supported the implementation of FLPs in Malaysia through development and investment in practices on ODL, APEL-A and APEL-C, MOOCs, and micro-credentials, as well as through the elaboration of the MQA’s guidelines to promote implementation.
Funding sources
Public
Key Metrics
Identified policies and practices that support flexible learning pathways (FLPs) in higher education for a variety of students
Operating model
Fully publicYear published
01 January 2021 