Modeling a framework for open and distance learning in sub-Saharan African countries

In this article, we propose a model of distance learning adapted to the African context. To build the proposed model, an investigation has been made in eight african countries; especially in Cameroon, Gabon, Tchad, Republic of Congo, Central Republic of Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Burundi. The investigation consisted in three different questionnaires elaborated respectively for the institutional authorities, the learners and the managers of distance teaching materials. We came out with a model based on 20 references. This model has been implemented in the Yaounde National Advanced School of Engineering in Cameroon for the training in professional master (M2) in telecommunications.