Like other developing countries, people in Mauritius also have realized the importance of distance education. Learners have opted for distance education for professional development and upgrading their qualifications. Mauritius has recognized that in an era of rapid technological change and international economic integration, an educated and adaptable workforce can only lead the country towards prosperity. The Master Plan 1991 is one of the major steps in this direction which initiated distance education programmes in the four Government funded institutions viz University of Mauritius (UOM),...