Here are the universities that run bachelor’s degree courses online in Ghana. Most of the universities adopted running degree programmes online after the outbreak of the pandemic.
Before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were few universities in Ghana that ran online degree courses, but currently many seem to have joined the race.
How do the universities run the Degree Online Courses?
Most universities blend online tuition with face-to-face (traditional) learning modes. Universities in Ghana usually run distance and sandwich modes. About 80% of these universities make use of online platforms such as Moodle and other platforms to deliver lessons to students.
What are the advantages of the online mode of study?
Cost-saving
It’s a very convenient way of learning.
There is low risk involved since there would be no commute.
What are the disadvantages of the online modeof study?
Unstable internet network
Complicated use of the computer and smartphones among students
Chances of being distracted
Hidden charges by universities
Non-seriousness on the side of some students
List of universities that run online courses in Ghana
In Ghana, Most universities offer online degree courses and they are as follows ;
Online Universities In Ghana that run Degree Courses
University Of Ghana School of Continuing and Distance Education
UPSA Distance Learning (Blended Online Learning)
KNUST Distance learning center
The Institute for Educational Development and Extension At UEW
UENR Distance Education/ Learning Centers
UHAS Distance Education School
UDS Institute for Distance and Continuing Education
UCC College of Distance Education
Jackson college of education distance Learning
GTUC Distance Learning
UMaT Distance Education
Online Universities that offer Degree Courses Outside Ghana
Harvard University Extension School
Boston University Online
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Open University of Catalonia
University of South Africa (Unisa)
United Kingdom Open University
University of the Philippines Open University
Open University of the Netherlands
Open University of Hong Kong
Thomson Rivers University Open Learning
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Minimum Requirements for Online Learning
A computer (desktop/laptop) or mobile device (smartphone/tablet)
