Designing learning spaces in an online world: student contest
Christianson, R. (2014) Herman Miller Video Contest Studies Learning Environments Woodworking Network, February 2
In a previous post, I highlighted the approach of Steelcase, an...
Another e-learning platform from Nigeria
Adepoju, P. (2014) Nigeria is ready for e-learning - Fora.co Humanipo, January 28
I wrote about tutor.ng in a previous post. Fora.co is another e-learning platform, working...
Is Athabasca University moving away from tutoring?
Nolais, J. (2014) Concerns dialed up over ‘call-centre model’ at Alberta’s Athabasca University Metro: Calgary, January 27
More signs of trouble at 'Canada's Open University', as...
Commercial e-learning platform launched in Nigeria
Wakoba, S. (2014) Tutor.ng, an online tutoring platform with a marketplace for teachers launches to disrupt online learning in Africa, TechMoran, January 27
I have...
MOOCs, specializations, and continuing education
Academic Partnerships (2014) Academic Partnerships Launches New Online Global Specializations Credential Dallas, January 21
Gannes, L. (2104) Coursera Offers the Equivalent of a MOOC Major: Specialization Certificates...
e-learning trends from South Africa
Chadwick, K. (2014) e-Learning Trends for 2014 Bizcommunity.com
This is an interesting perspective on corporate e-learning trends from Kirsty Chadwick in South Africa. I've focused...
A review of a Harvard/MIT research paper on edX MOOCs
Ho, A. et al. (2014) HarvardX and MITx: The First Year of Open Online Courses Fall 2012-Summer 2013 (HarvardX and MITx Working Paper No. 1), January...
Tracking online learning in the USA – and Ontario
Allen, I. and Seaman, J. (2014) Grade Change: Tracking Online Learning in the United States Wellesley MA: Babson College/Sloan Foundation
This is the eleventh annual report...
Sir John Daniel’s book review of ‘Beyond the MOOC Hype’ by Jeffrey Young
Young, J. (2013) Beyond the MOOC Hype: A Guide to Higher Education’s High-Tech Disruption Washington DC : Chronicle of Higher Education, 92 pp (available through...
Minor changes to the web site
From Tony's Image gallery
There has been some maintenance and minor changes to this site over the last two weeks.
Image gallery
The biggest change has been...