The adjunct professors’ opinions for the distance education: the case of Open University of Cyprus

Abstract

This paper focuses on the views and the role of adjunct professors of the Open University of Cyprus with regard to teaching methodology of the Open and distance learning pragmatism and the use of technology and administrative support.

Specifically, our findings suggest that the adjunct professors perceive as more important and substantial their role of the open and distance learning than the conventional procedure. They also trust and use new technologies in carrying out their duties.

Additionally, it is shown that they were satisfied by the administrative support and their educational environment at the Open University to a higher degree than the conventional university environment.

Furthermore, several of their positions on various aspects of the methodology differ substantially between professors of different programs.