Articles and Other Publications

• Essel. R., Essel H. B., Osei Poku P., and Saah. A. A.(2020). Evaluation of Distance Education and Widening Access to Higher Education in KNUST, Int’l Journal of Research and Innovation in Science, ISSN 2454-6186

• Essel, R. and Owusu-Boateng, W. Access and Success in Learning: Technologies for Scaling up Open and Distance Learning Programmes in the Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST. Kumasi. Ghana. US-China Education Review, Vol, 1. No. 3. Pp 423-429 (2011) 

• Owusu-Boateng, W. and Essel, R. Combating the Challenges in Adult Learning: The Case of KNUST Distance Learners. JUST Vol. 31, No. 1, Pp.103-113 (2011)

• Owusu-Boateng. W., R. and Mensah. J. A. The Challenges Distant Students Face as They Combine Studies with Work: The Experience of Teachers Pursuing Tertiary Distance Education at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Malaysian Journal of Distance Education. Vol. 12, Number 1. ( June, 2010)

• Essel, R., Owusu-Boateng, W. In-Service Training: An Essential Element in the Professional Development of Teachers Malaysian Journal of Distance Education 11(2) pp 55-64, (2009) 

• Saah, A. A., Mensah, J. A., and Essel, R. Toward a Team-Working Model to Create Quality Course Material Writing at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. 1^st International Australasian Conference Proceedings Book (2011) 

• Owusu-Boateng, W., Essel, R., Osei, C. K., Saah, A.A. Open And  Distance Learning In Ghana –  Nature, Challenges And Options. In:   Teaching and Education in Developing Countries: Essays in Honour of Josephus Anamoah Mensah. CHAPTER 13: pp 180-187. (2008).  

• Essel R. & Owusu- Boateng W. New Roles of the Instructor and Learner: Ways of Improving Classroom Facilitation in the Institute of Distance Learning in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (ED MEDIA Conference Proceedings Book.) LISBON, pp 3418 -3425) (2011) 

• Owusu-Boateng, W., Essel, R., and Mensah, J. A. Using DL to address the educational need of Ghanaian basic School Teachers. Access to learning for development: The 5^th Pan-Commonwealth Conference Proceedings Book (2008)

• Essel, R., Owusu-Boateng, W. and Saah, A. A. Essel, R., Owusu-Boateng, W., and Saah, A. A., (2008). Effect of Distance Learner Perception Of course Materials on Access to Learning for Professional Development: A case study of Centre for Continuing Education - University of Cape Coast: The 5^th Pan-Commonwealth Conference Proceedings Book (2008) 

• Badu, E., Essel, R., Owusu-Boateng, W., and Saah, A. A. “Quality Teacher Education Through Open And Distance Learning: Management, Supervision And Funding Of Its Organization In The Next Fifty Years And Beyond”. National Teacher Education Conference Book, (2007) 

• Badu, E., Owusu-Boateng, W., Essel, R., and Saah, A. A. “Quality     Teacher Education through Adult, Lifelong and Continuing Education: Using Open and Distance Learning”. National Teacher Education Conference Book (2007)

• Saah, A. A., Mensah, J. A., and Essel, R. (2011) Toward a Team-Working Model to create Quality Course Material Writing at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. 1st International Australasian Conference held in Adelaide, South Australia, 5^th – 7^th December 2011. 

Published Books

• Essel, R. Essel J. K (2008). My study Skills Pal, Dela Publications and Design Services: Ghana. [ISBN-9988-0-0342-4]
  

• Akorli, I, Quansah-Arkorful, G., Essel, R. and Ogordor, D. (2008) Primary English Pupil’s Activity Books 1-6. Cayfosa, Spain. [ISBN-13: 978019831091-4]

• Essel, R. (2012). My Graduate School Pal, Dela Publications and Design Services: Ghana. [ISBN-9988- 0- 0342-5]