https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/8dc773767c29e02cc08f2e09518563d5.pdf 3ce434864eae87f9e7abe627b188c5f3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource EFFECTIVENESS OF OPEN, DISTANCE AND ELECTRONIC LEARNING ON ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP SHORT COURSES AT THE ZIMBABWE PRISONS AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (ZPCS) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GERALD MUNYORO DOMINIC UZHENYU Description An account of the resource The transition from a traditional face-to-face learning mode to Open, Distance and Electronic Learning (ODeL) has become increasingly relevant in the context of Zimbabwe’s educational landscape, particularly for sectors requiring specialised training such as the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS). The study focused on the effectiveness of the transition from blended learning to full adoption of ODeL in delivering short courses in entrepreneurial leadership to the top officials of the ZPCS. The study employed a qualitative paradigm using interviews to generate data by assessing participants’ experiences, learning outcomes, and overall satisfaction with the transition phase from face-to-face delivery, then blended learning to full ODeL. Major findings were the flexibility of ODeL, the need for technological support, low effect on learning experience and low engagement levels. While ODeL increased accessibility to educational resources and scheduling convenience, the study highlights critical challenges that impede optimal learning outcomes such as inadequate infrastructure, inconsistent internet access as well as varying levels of digital literacy among participants, which collectively hinder their ability to fully engage with the course learning material. Recommendations include the need to have tailored support systems to ensure sustainable educational practices. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZJBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Distance and Electronic Learning (ODeL) effectiveness Entrepreneurial leadership Open short courses ZPCS