Caring for Students Who Need It Most in Open Distance E-Learning Environments

In a world where online education is too often reduced to transactional and very philosophical one-size-fits-all instruction this book boldly redefines open-distance digital learning (ODeL) as a space for radical transformation. Bridging critical pedagogy care ethics and social justice it challenges the status quo by centering student agency dialogue and co-creation in virtual classrooms. Grounded in real experiences from developing universities this work exposes the limitations of traditional ODeL models--where power imbalances and passive learning prevail--and offers a compelling alternative. Through actionable strategies vivid case studies and the voices of students themselves it equips educators to build inclusive democratic learning ecosystems that nurture both intellectual growth and socio-emotional well-being. More than a critique this book is a manifesto for humanizing digital education. It is essential reading for educators administrators and policymakers committed to making online learning a force for equity empowerment and meaningful connection in higher education.