Evidence that online courses improve completion rates for distance learners
Giguère, L. (2009) The Impact of 'Virtualization' on Independent Study Course Completion Rates: The British Columbia Open University Experiment Journal of Distance Education, Vol....
Mobile Technology for Learner Support in Open Schooling
Barlow-Zambodla, A. (2009) Mobile Technology for Learner Support in Open Schooling SAIDE Newsletter, Vol. 15, No. 1
SAIDE (South African Institute of Distance Education) was...
UK: Role of professors mired in confusion
McFarlane, B. (2009) UK: Role of professors mired in confusion University WorldNews, March 8
An online survey of full professors has revealed that they see...
Online Programs See Uptick in Enrollment, Despite Economy
Forde, D. (2009) Online Programs See Uptick in Enrollment, Despite Economy Diverse March 6
Anecdotal reports of increasing online enrolments from several institutions
Second Life: Engaging Virtual Campuses
Harrison, D. (2009) Second Life: Engaging Virtual Campuses Campus Technology, March 4
A look at what is actually happening in Second Life with regard to...
University of the People explained
Jaschik, S. (2009) Founder Explains U. of the People Inside Higher Education, March 5
Shai Reshef wants to offer low-cost, quality higher education all...
Microlectures in online courses
Shieh, D. (2009) These Lectures Are Gone in 60 Seconds: Minute-long talks find success at a community college Chronicle of Higher Education, March 6
Intriguing...
Slicing Academia Across the Grain: Building Virtual Organizations
Batson, T. (2009) Slicing Academia Across the Grain: Building Virtual Organizations Campus Technology, March 4
Short article about how academics are forming virtual communities of...
Web 2.0 selection criteria
Bovard, B. (2009) Web 2.0 selection criteria Tek Trek March 2
Excellent list of criteria for deciding which Web 2.0 tools to use for teaching...
Industry Integration of E-learning: Guidelines for supporting learners using e-learning in workplaces
Australian Flexible Learning Network (2009) Industry Integration of E-learning: Guidelines for supporting learners using e-learning in workplaces Canberra: Australian Flexible Learning Network
These guidelines provide...