THE IMPACT OF DISTANCE LEARNING SKILLS TRAINING ON THE OPEN UNIVERSITY LEARNING PROCESS (CASE STUDY OF MEDAN REGIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY)

Abstract

The Open University is one of the pioneers of distance learning systems. Learning process using a distance learning system using print and non-print media. Learning uses print media with an emphasis on using Basic Material Books which are printed instructionally, while for non-print media uses internet media in the form of E-Learning. The aim of this research is to see the impact of distance skills training on the learning process of the Distance Learning system. The research results explain that (1) distance learning skills training on registration services has a positive effect on final semester grades. If the registration service simulation is increased by 10 units, it will have the impact of increasing the final semester grade by 0.63 units, (2) distance learning skills training, learning assistance services have a positive effect on the final semester grade. If the learning rock service simulation is increased by 10 units, it will have an impact on increasing the final semester grade by 0.54 units. (3) Distance learning skills training on academic administration services has a positive and significant effect of 95%. Simulating academic administration services of 10 units will have an impact on increasing the final semester grade by 6.6 units.