Commonwealth of Learning
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is an intergovernmental organisation of The Commonwealth headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Working collaboratively with governmental and nongovernmental organizations and other institutions in the Commonwealth, as well as with international development agencies, COL has the mandate to promote the use of open learning and distance education knowledge, resources and technologies. The Board of Governors is chaired by Professor Narend Baijnath, former chief executive officer, Council on Higher Education, South Africa.
| Abbreviation | COL |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Type | Intergovernmental organisation |
| Purpose | To help member states and institutions to use distance learning and technologies for expanding access to education and training |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada |
Membership | The 54 member states of the Commonwealth of Nations |
President and Chief Executive Officer | Professor Peter Scott |
Parent organisation | The Commonwealth |
| Website | www |
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