Faculty

MSc, MEd, PhD (Educational Technology), MCA

• Wawasan Open University, Malaysia - Associate Professor of Educational Technology and Learning Resources
• Visiting Professorship - Universidade do Estado da Bahia, UNEB, Brazil
• Visiting Professorship - University of Fiji, Fiji
• Commonwealth of Learning- Director of Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA)
• University of Guyana, Guyana, South America - Director of the Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE) [as a CFTC Expert of the Commonwealth Secretariat, United Kingdom]
• Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), India – Regional Director
• Lecturer (Education)- Chhotu Ram College of Education, Haryana, &Tika Ram College of Education, Sonipat, India

ELearning, Instructional Design, Open Educational Resources, Open and Distance Learning, Teacher Education, Educational Technology, Educational Research

• Sharma, R. C. (2018). Innovative Applications of Online Pedagogy and Course Design (pp. 1-451). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-5466-0 ISBN13: 9781522554660, (https://www.igi-global.com/book/innovative-applications-online-pedagogy-course/189161)
• Demiray, U., & Sharma, R. (2009). Ethical Practices and Implications in Distance Learning (pp. 1-416). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-59904-867-3 ISBN: 978-1-59904-867-3 http://www.igi-global.com/book/ethical-practices-implications-distance-learning/395
• Sharma, R., & Mishra, S. (2007). Cases on Global E-Learning Practices: Successes and Pitfalls (pp. 1-372). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-59904-340-1 ISBN: 1-59904-340-8 http://www.igi-global.com/book/cases-global-learning-practices/132
• Sharma, Ramesh. C.; Mishra, Sanjaya & Pulist, S. K. (2005). Education in the Digital World, ISBN: 81-309-0185-4, New Delhi: Viva
• Advisory Board Member and author for the "Encyclopedia of Distance Learning" (four-volume set) (2005). PA, Hershey: Idea Group Publishing. http://www.igi- global.com/Bookstore/TitleDetails.aspx?TitleId=351&DetailsType=EditorialAdvisoryBoard
• Mishra, S., & Sharma, R. (2005). Interactive Multimedia in Education and Training (pp. 1-434). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-59140-393-7 ISBN: 1-59140-393-6 http://www.igi-global.com/book/interactive-multimedia-education-training/642
• Panda, S.; Satyanarayana, P.; & Sharma, R.C. (1996). Open and Distance Education Research: Analysis and Annotation, Warangal: Indian Distance Education Association
• MLA Sharma, Ramesh Chander, Hakan Yildirim, and Gulsun Kurubacak. "Blockchain Technology Applications in Education." IGI Global, 2020. 1-290. Web. 19 Feb. 2020. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-9478-9
• APA Sharma, R., Yildirim, H., & Kurubacak, G. (2020). Blockchain Technology Applications in Education (pp. 1-290). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-9478-9
• Chicago Sharma, Ramesh Chander, Hakan Yildirim, and Gulsun Kurubacak. "Blockchain Technology Applications in Education." 1-290 (2020), accessed February 19, 2020. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-9478-9

Selected Book Chapters / Course Materials

• Gomes, M. A., Sharma, R. C., Matta, A. E., & Robatto, L. (2019). Three Dimensional (3D) Simulation for Ubiquitous and Inclusive Learning in a Digital Era. In E. Ossiannilsson (Ed.), Ubiquitous Inclusive Learning in a Digital Era (pp. 228-251). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-6292-4.ch010 . ISBN 9781522562924
• Sharma, R. C., & Rajesh, M. (2019). Internationalization of Higher Education in Southeast Asia. In F. Silman, F. Altinay Aksal, & Z. Altinay Gazi (Eds.), Policies and Initiatives for the Internationalization of Higher Education (pp. 54-64). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-5231-4.ch004 . ISBN13: 9781522552314
• Sharma, R.C. & Gomes, M.A.L. (2018). ET for Higher Education: Innovative Practices at Global Level. In V. K. Kanvaria (Ed.) ICT for Education: A Few Concepts and Researches, New Delhi: New Delhi Publishers, pp. 25-32. [ISBN - 9789386453433]
• Sharma R.C. (2018) Technology-Mediated Learning Support Services at Wawasan Open University, Malaysia. In: Anjana (eds) Technology for Efficient Learner Support Services in Distance Education. pp 133-152, Springer, Singapore. DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2300-3_7 . Online ISBN 978-981-13-2300-3.
• Sharma, R.C. (2018). Distance Education in India: Commentary. In Adnan Qayyum and Olaf Zawacki-Richter (Eds) (2018), Open and Distance Education in Asia, Africa and the Middle East: National Perspectives in a Digital Age, (Vol. 2). Singapore: Springer.
• Sharma, R.C. (2018). Preface. In R. Sharma (Ed.), Innovative Applications of Online Pedagogy and Course Design (pp. xx-xxviii). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. ISBN13: 9781522554660. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-5466-0. (https://www.igi-global.com/pdf.aspx?tid=203921&ptid=189161&ctid=15&t=Preface)
• Sharma, R.C. (2018). Conclusion (Online Pedagogy and Course Design Best Practices and Lessons Learned: A Summary). In R. Sharma (Ed.), Innovative Applications of Online Pedagogy and Course Design (pp. 379-382). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. ISBN13: 9781522554660. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-5466-0. (https://www.igi-global.com/pdf.aspx?tid=203945&ptid=189161&ctid=17&t=Conclusion)
• Sharma, R. C. (2016). Academic writing for researchers. In V. K. Kanvaria (Ed.), Perspectives and perceptions on academic writing and citations (22-44). Delhi, India: VL Media Solutions. ISBN: 9789385068836
• Sharma, R. C., & Mishra, S. (2015). E-learning in India. In Mohamed Ally and Badrul H. Khan (Eds), International Handbook of E-learning, Vol. 2: Implementation and Case Studies, New York & London: Routledge, pp. 223-230. ISBN: 978-1138793729
• Sharma, R. (2014). Learning4Content: WikiEducator’s Training Initiative in Education. In Hai-Jew, S. (2014). Remote Workforce Training: Effective Technologies and Strategies (pp. 1-353). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-5137-1. ISBN: 978-1-4666-5137-1
• Sharma, R. C. (2013). Open Source for Higher Conventional and Open Education in India. In S. Hai-Jew (Ed.), Open-Source Technologies for Maximizing the Creation, Deployment, and Use of Digital Resources and Information (pp. 136-153). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-2205-0.ch009, ISBN: 978-1-4666-2205-0
• Sharma, R. C., & Kawachi, P. (2012). Engaging Learners in the Digital Age through Self- Discovery Learning. In Hai-Jew, S. (Ed.), Constructing Self- Discovery Learning Spaces Online: Scaffolding and Decision Making Technologies. (pp. 218-229). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference. doi:10.4018/978-1-61350-320-1.ch012, ISBN: 9781613503201 (SCOPUS)
• Garg, S. & Sharma, R. C. (2010). Transformative Learning and On-line Education: Indian Experiences. In Volkan Yuzer & Gulsun Kurubacak (Eds.). Transformative Learning and Online Education: Aesthetics, Dimensions and Concepts, Hershey, PA: IGI-Global, pp.282-300. ISBN: 978-1615209859
• Sharma, Ramesh C. & Mishra, Sanjaya. (2009). Technology and Culture: Indian Experiences. In Panayiotis Zaphiris & Chee Siang Ang (Eds.), Human Computer Interaction: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (4 Volumes), PA: Information Science Reference, pp. 1777-1785. This work was previously published in Social Information Technology: Connecting Society and Cultural Issues, edited by T. Kidd; I. Chen, pp 181-189, copyright 2008 by Information Science Reference.
• Sharma, R. C. (2009). The Last Words. In Ugur Demiray & N. Serdar Sever (Eds.) Challenges Facing for Marketing in istance and Online Learning Environments: An Integrated Approach, Turkey: Anadolu University, pp.729-732.
• Sharma, R. C. (2009). Behaviorist Theory, Cognitive Theory and Constructivist Theory. In 'Learning Theories and Approaches' (Block 2) for the Course -2: TEACHING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION; School of Vocational Education & Training: IGNOU, ISBN: 978-81-66-6689-8
• Sharma, R. C. (2009). Erickson’s Developmental theory: Implications on Teaching. In 'Learning Theories and Approaches' (Block 2) for the Course -2: TEACHING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION; School of Vocational Education & Training: IGNOU, ISBN: 978-81-66-6689-8
• Sharma, R. C. (2009). Models of Skills Development. In 'Learning Theories and Approaches' (Block 2) for the Course -2: TEACHING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION; School of Vocational Education & Training: IGNOU, ISBN: 978-81-66-6689-8
• Sharma, R. C., & Mishra, S. (2010). Applications of E-Tutoring at Indira Gandhi National Open University. In G. Berg (Ed.), Cases on Online Tutoring, Mentoring, and Educational Services: Practices and Applications (pp. 185-200). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-60566-876-5.ch015
• Sharma, R. C. (2009). Emerging Trends of Student Support Services in Indian Distance Education. In Deb Gearhart (Ed.) Cases on Distance Delivery and Learning Outcomes: Emerging Trends and Programs, Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference, pp. 245-258, ISBN13: 9781605668703
• Idrus, Rozhan M. & Sharma, Ramesh (2008). Leveling the Information Field via Interactive Technologies: The Experience of India and Malaysia. In Sun Sun Lim, Raymund C. Sison & Dong-Yeob Kim (Eds). The Promise of ICTs in Asia: Key Trends and Issues, Seol, Korea: Jimoondang, pp. 149-165. ISBN: 9788988095898
• Demiray, U., & Sharma, R. C. (2009). Ethical Practices and Implications in Distance Education: An Introduction. In U. Demiray, & R. Sharma (Eds.), Ethical Practices and Implications in Distance Learning (pp. 1-9). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-59904-867-3.ch001 [SCOPUS]
• Dorothy, J. S., Demiray, U., Sharma, R. C., & Kumar, A. (2009). Ethics in the Ambit of Distance Education. In U. Demiray, & R. Sharma (Eds.), Ethical Practices and Implications in Distance Learning (pp. 35-48). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-59904-867-3.ch004 [SCOPUS]
• Demiray, U., & Sharma, R. C. (2009). Ethical Practices and Implications in Distance Education: Lessons Learned. In U. Demiray, & R. Sharma (Eds.), Ethical Practices and Implications in Distance Learning (pp. 338-332). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-59904-867-3.ch021 [SCOPUS]
• Sharma, Ramesh C. (2008). Human Performance in India. In Wang, Victor C. X. & King, Kathleen P. (eds). Human Performance Models Revealed in the Global Context, NC: Information Age Publishing. Pp. 129-151.
• Sharma, R. C. (2008). Use of ICT Tools (for the Block 1: Basics of Computer Education; Course 15: Information Technology and Education, as the Course Chapter for Master of Education (M.Ed.), STRIDE-NCTE), New Delhi: IGNOU.
• Sharma, Ramesh C. & Mishra, S. (2008). Technology and Culture: Indian Experiences. In Chen, I. and Kidd, T. (Eds). Encyclopedia of Social Information Technology: Connecting Social and Cultural Issues, pp. 180-189. PA, Hershey: IGI-Global.
• Jasola, S. & Sharma, Ramesh C. (2008). Mobility Management in IP based Networks. In Unhelkar, B. (Ed.) Handbook of Research on Mobile Business: Technical, Methodological and Social perspective, Project, Second Edition, pp. 483-492, PA, Hershey: IGI-Global.
• Sharma, R. C. (2007). Global Overview on ET Policy. [for Course 1: Introduction to Educational Technology, Block -4: Policy Issues for Educational Technology] for the Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology programme of IGNOU, New Delhi: IGNOU.
• Sharma, Ramesh C. & Mishra, Sanjaya (2007). Global E-Learning Practices: An Introduction. In Ramesh C. Sharma and Sanjaya Mishra. (Eds.) Cases on Global E- Learning Practices: Successes and Pitfalls. PA, Hershey: IDEA Group, ISBN13: 9781599043401, pp. 1-11
• Mishra, Sanjaya & Sharma, Ramesh C. (2007). E-Learning Best Practices and Lessons Learnt: A Summary. In Ramesh C. Sharma and Sanjaya Mishra. (Eds.) Cases on Global E- Learning Practices: Successes and Pitfalls. PA, Hershey: IDEA Group, ISBN13: 9781599043401, pp. 333-337
• Sharma, Ramesh C & Juwah, Charles (2006). Developing Competencies for Online and Distance Education Teaching. In Juwah, C. (Edi) Interactive Online Education: Implications for theory and practice, 228 - 246, UK: Routledge. ISBN: 9780415357425
• McCarty, Steve; Ibrahim, Begum; Sedunov, Boris; & Sharma, Ramesh (2006). Global Online Education, in Weiss, J. et al (Eds) International Handbook of Virtual Learning Environments, 723-787, Amsterdam: Kluwer Academic Publishers, ISBN 978-1-4020-3803-7
• Sharma, Ramesh C. (2005). Education and The Digital World: Transformations, Challenges and Future, in Sharma, Ramesh. C.; Mishra, Sanjaya & Pulist, S. K. (Eds). Education in Digital World, pp. 1 - 10, New Delhi: Viva.
• Sharma, Ramesh C. & Garg, Suresh (2005). Educational Media Strategy at Indira Gandhi National Open University, India. In Usha V. Reddi and Sanjaya Mishra (eds.). Educational Media in Asia, Vancouver: Commonwealth of Learning, pp. 125 – 136. ISBN-1-8949-7515-4
• Sharma, Ramesh C. (2005). E-Learning in India, in Howard, C.;Boettcher, J.V.; Justice, L.; Schenk, K.; Rogers, P.L.; & Berg, G. (Eds) Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, (pp. 772 –778). Hershey, PA: Idea Pub. ISBN13: 9781591405559
•  Sharma, Ramesh C. (2005). Technology based learning in Open Universities in India, in Howard, C.;Boettcher, J.V.; Justice, L.; Schenk, K.; Rogers, P.L.; & Berg, G. (Eds) Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, (pp. 1815-1824). Hershey, PA: Idea Pub. ISBN13: 9781591405559
• Sharma, Ramesh C. & Mishra, Sanjaya. (2005). Multimedia as a cross-channel for Cultures and Languages, in Howard, C.;Boettcher, J.V.; Justice, L.; Schenk, K.; Rogers, P.L.; & Berg, G. (Eds) Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, (pp. 1310 – 1316). Hershey, PA: Idea Pub, ISBN13: 9781591405559
• Selected Articles / Research Papers
• CIJD-2018-0270 School Teachers' and Administrators’ Opinions about Disability Services, Quality of Schools, Total Quality Management and Quality Tools, International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (IJDDE) 2017 Impact Factor 0.947 . Print ISSN: 1034-912X Online ISSN: 1465-346X. SCOPUS. https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cijd20/current
• Sharma, R.C., Kawachi, P., Jumani, N.B., Hussain, I., & Arumugam, P. V. (2018). Politics and Management of University Reforms, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 13(2), 1-6. Available at http://www.asianjde.org/2018v13.2.Editorial.pdf
• Sharma, R. C. (2018). The choice of the Asian Journal of Distance Education, Distances et médiations des savoirs [Online], 23 | 2018, Online since 09 October 2018. URL : http://journals.openedition.org/dms/2813
• Sharma, R. C. (2018). Is open and distance education ready for the digital innovations? Distance Education in China, 8, pp. 31-45. DOI：10.13541/j.cnki.chinade.20180525.001
• Sharma, R. C., Kawachi, P., Jumani, N. B., Hussain, R., & Arumugam, P.V. (2018). Open Learning Systems and Data Privacy in Digital Era, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 13(1), pp. 1-4. Available online http://www.asianjde.org/2018v13.1.Editorial.pdf
• Gemikonaklı, E., Kakajanova, H., Dagli, G., Altinay, M., & Sharma, R.C. (2017). A comparative cultural study of mathematics education at Northern Cyprus and Turkmenistan secondary schools, Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, pp. 1-18. (Print ISSN 0033-5177). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-017-0598-0 , published online 17 Oct 2017 >>> Online ISSN: 1573-7845 (electronic version), SCOPUS indexed, 2016 Impact Factor = 1.094. Available online at https://link.springer.com/journal/11135
• Kawachi, P., Sharma, R. C., & Jumani, N. B. (2017). From Information to Optimization: Potential of Learning Analytics in Distance Education, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 12(2), pp. 1-3. Available online http://www.asianjde.org/2017v12.2.Editorial.pdf
• Kawachi, P., Sharma, R. C., & Jumani, N. B. (2017). Competencies of Distance Tutors in the Era of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 12(1), pp. 1-3. Available online http://www.asianjde.org/2017v12.1.Editorial.pdf
• Sharma, R. C. (2017). Technologies, Pedagogies, and Practices: Enablers and Accelerators of Education Transformation, Guest Editorial, GLOKALde, July 2017, ISSN 2148-7278, Volume: 3 Number: 3, pp. 4-6. Available at http://www.glokalde.com/pdf/issues/11/GuestEditorial.pdf
• Kanioglu, F.D.; Altinay, F.; Dagli, G.; Altinay, Z.; Soykurt, M.; & Sharma, R. (2017). Fostering Information Technology Strategies in Gaining Skills of Creativity and Arts, International Journal of Economic Perspectives, 11(1), 687-696. [ISSN 1307-1637, http://www.econ-society.org, SCOPUS Impact Factor: 0.282 (2012)]
• Demiray, U.; Kawachi, P.; & Sharma, R.C. (2017). Adopting MOOCs for Regional Shared Educational Delivery, Cost-Savings and Teacher Professional Development. Staff & Educational Development International, 21(1), 1-12. ISSN 0971-9008. [Recognised by University Grants Commission, Govt of India at Sr.No.1374; Journal No. 42977. Located at https://www.ugc.ac.in/journallist/ugc_admin_journal_report.aspx?eid=NDI5Nzc= ]
• Thakran, A. & Sharma, R.C. (2016). Meeting the challenges of higher education in India through open educational resources: Policies, practices, and implications. Education Policy Analysis. Archives, 24(37). http://dx.doi.org/10.14507/epaa.24.1816
• Mishra, S., Sharma, M., Sharma, R., Singh, A., & Thakur, A. (2016). Development of a Scale to Measure Faculty Attitude towards Open Educational Resources. Open Praxis, 8(1), 55-69. doi:10.5944/openpraxis.8.1.236
• Kawachi, P.; Sharma, R.C. & Jumani, N.B. (2013). Reforming the Open University through Evidence-Based Research, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 11(1), pp 1 - 3.
• Kawachi, P.; Sharma, R.C. & Jumani, N.B. (2013). Efficiency of e-Learning now Recognised, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 11(2), pp 1 – 3
• Kawachi, P. & Sharma, R.C. (2012). The Face-to-Face Teaching Role in Open and Distance Education in Asia, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 10(2), pp 1 - 3.
• Kawachi, P. & Sharma, R.C. (2012). Improving Access using ICT and OER in Asia, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 10 (1), pp 1-3.
• Kawachi, P., & Sharma, R.C. (2011). Analyse critique de l´enseignement à distance en Asie (Review of open and distance education research in Asia). Distance et savoirs, 9 (1), 13-26. (ISSN 1765-0887)
• Sharma, R. (2010). Perspectives on distance education: Open schooling in the 21st century. The International Review of Research in Open And Distributed Learning, 11(2), 97-99. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v11i2.852 (SCOPUS)
• Kawachi, P., Sharma, R. C. & Mishra, S. (2010). Formulating a Theory for Modern Distance Education, Editorial, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 8(2), pp. 1-3
• Sharma, R. C. (2010). Emerging Trends of Student Support Services in Indian Distance Education. In D. Gearhart (Ed.), Cases on Distance Delivery and Learning Outcomes: Emerging Trends and Programs (pp. 245-258). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-60566-870-3.ch015 (SCOPUS)
• Sharma, R. C., & Mishra, S. (2010). Applications of E-Tutoring at Indira Gandhi National Open University (pp. 185-200). doi:10.4018/978-1-60566-876-5.ch015 (SCOPUS)
• Kawachi, P., Sharma, R. C. & Mishra, S. (2010). New Trends in Applying Distance Education, Editorial, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 8(1), pp. 1-3.
• Sharma, R. (2009). The Asian perspective. Distances et savoirs, vol. 7,(4), 733-735. https://www.cairn.info/revue-distances-et-savoirs-2009-4-page-733.htm.
• Kawachi, P., Sharma, R. C. & Mishra, S. (2009). Access at What Cost to the Student?, Editorial, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 7(2), pp. 1-3.
• Kawachi, P., Sharma, R. C. & Mishra, S. (2009). Celebrating Open and Distance Education in Asia, Editorial, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 7(1), pp.1-4.
• Jasola, S. & Sharma, R. C. (2007). Satellite-based distance education in India, Online Journal of Space Communication, Issue12. (ISSN: 1542-0639A) Available at https://spacejournal.ohio.edu/issue12/sharma.html
•  Kawachi, P., Sharma, R. C. & Mishra, S. (2008). The Right to Education, Editorial, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 6(1), pp. 1-4.
• Kawachi, P., Sharma, R. C. & Mishra, S. (2008). Distance education and the right - or access - to education, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 6(1), pp. 87-97.
• Sharma, R. C. & Mishra, S. (2008). Multimedia as a Cross-Channel for Cultures and Languages. In Mahbubur Rahman Syed (Ed.), Multimedia Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference, pp. 1022-1030.
• Kawachi, P., Sharma, R. C. & Mishra, S. (2007). Teacher Education in Asia, Editorial, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 5(3), pp. 1-3.
• Sharma, R. C. & Rajesh, M. (2007). Tutor-Marked Assignments: Evaluation of Monitoring in India, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 5(3)
• Kawachi, P., Sharma, R. C. & Mishra, S. (2007). Sharing Research across Cultural and National Boundaries, Editorial, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 5(2), pp. 1-3.
• Kawachi, P., Sharma, R. C. & Mishra, S. (2007). Five Years of Serving the Asian ODE Community, Editorial, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 5(1), pp. 1-3.
• Saxena, P. C.; Jasola, S. & Sharma, R. C. (2006). Impact of VoIP and QoS on Open and Distance Learning, Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, July 2006, 7 (3), pp.28-42.
• Sharma, R. (2006). EDUSAT: Taking Indian Distance Education to New Frontiers, Distance Learning Link, Jan-June 2006, pp. 6-8, USA: Information Science Publishing.
• Kawachi, P., Sharma,R.C. & Mishra, S. (2005). Developing Materials and Choosing Media, Editorial, Asian Journal of Distance Education, 3(2), pp. 1-3.
• Sharma, Ramesh C. (2005). Open learning in India: evolution, diversification and reaching out. Open Learning, 20 (3), November, pp. 227–241.
• Jasola, Sanjay & Sharma, Ramesh (2005). Open and Distance Education through Wireless Mobile Internet: A Learning Model, International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 2 (9), pp. 35 - 47. (ISSN 1550-6908), UGC approved
• Sharma, R. C. (2004). Learning at a Distance in India: A History. Asian Journal of Distance Education, 2 (3)
• Kawachi, P.; Sharma, R. C. & Mishra, S. (2004). E-Learning Technologies in Asia, Editorial, Asian Journal of Distance Education, ISSN 1347-9008, 2 (2)
• Sharma, Ramesh C., Pandey, S. & Rajesh, M. (2004). Academic Counselling as Student Support in Distance Education: an Evaluation Study, Malaysian Journal of Distance Education, 6 (2), December, pp. 43 – 65.
• Kumar, A.; Vyas, R.V. and Sharma, R.C. (2003). Perception Of Electronic Media By Distance Education Functionaries, Media and Technology for Human Resource Development , (An International Journal of Educational and Training Technology), vol 14, # 3 & 4, April & July 2003, 117 – 132.
• Kawachi, P.; Sharma, R. C. & Mishra, S. (2003). Supporting Open Learning and Distance Education in Asia, Editorial, Asian Journal of Distance Education, ISSN 1347-9008, 1 (1), pp. 1-4. Available online at http://www.asianjde.org/2003v1.1.Editorial.pdf
• Chandar, Usha & Sharma, Ramesh (2003). Bridges to Effective Learning Through Radio, International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning: 4
• Sharma, Ramesh C. (2003). Your Rights to Understand Copyright, EduComm Asia, Vol. 8. No.3, p. 16-18.
• Kumar, A., Sharma, R.C., & Vyas, R.V. (2003). Impact of Electronic Media in Distance Education: A Study of Academic Counsellor’s Perception, Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education-TOJDE, October 2003, 4(4), pp. 1-9. Available online https://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/tojde12/articles/vyas.htm (SCOPUS)
• Vyas, R.V., Sharma, R.C., & Kumar, A. (2002). Educational Television in India, Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education-TOJDE, October 2002, 3(4), pp. 1-9. Available online https://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/tojde8/articles/educationaltv.htm (SCOPUS)
• Sharma, Ramesh C. (2002). Direct to Home (DTH) Transmission Technology, EduComm Asia, Vol. 8. No.1, p. 14-15.
• Sharma, R.C. (2002). Learning Objects in Open Learning, Malaysian Journal Of Educational Technology, Vol. 2, No.1, June 2002, 71-79.
• Sharma, R.C. (2002). Using Internet and Email, EduComm Asia, 7 (3), March, 14-16.
• Sharma, R. (2001). Online Delivery of Programmes: A case study of IGNOU. The International Review of Research In Open And Distributed Learning, 1(2). doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v1i2.18 (SCOPUS)
• Sharma, R.C. (1999). Networked Distance Education in India, Indian Journal of Open Learning, 8 (2), 147-156.