Author/Authors :
Saxena, Anurag Indira Ghandi National Open University - School of Management, India , Joshi, Vibha Indira Ghandi National Open University - School of Education, India , Radhakrishna, G. Indira Ghandi National Open University - School of Management, India
Abstract :
Distance Education System has attained enough age so as to be called a fairly mature system. It has delivered many advantages as well as disadvantages. There is still lack of knowledge about some very significant things. Present communication attempts to address one such issue i.e. about dropouts. The question why open learners fail to complete their course of studies in spite of being highly motivated at the initial stages? still haunts many policy makers. Present communication attempts to build a framework around Cognitive Dissonance theory to suggest measures that can inculcate positivism among dropouts and thus reduce their number.
