Most recent studies on adult learners in open and distance learning (ODL) programs in Malaysia have been focusing on students’
ICT skills, learning strategies, and interconnectivity but studies on problems encountered by adult learners while studying as full-
time or part-time students are scarce. This paper describes hidden voices of adult learners who revealed some of the problems, which
they experienced in OUM academic program in terms of time management, family, career, and motivation. It will also present
some of the strategies that the students employed to overcome their problems. (Authors' abstract)