Some critical reflections on MOOCs
Quinn, C. (2012) MOOC reflections, Learnlets, February 29
Clark Quinn has some interesting comments about MOOCs in this post. He compares the Siemens/Downes Change 2011...
A student guide to studying online
What you need to know before you enroll for an online course
Although most students adjust very quickly, studying online is different in some ways...
A hard look at Rapid eLearning
Boulet, G. (2012) Rapid eLearning: Building a House Without an Architect, eLearn Magazine, February 2012
This is an excellent article by Guy Boulet, of the Canadian Navy...
Will MITx work?
Coughlin, S. (2012) MIT launches free online 'fully automated' course, BBC News, February 13
This article provides details of MITx's first course, 6.002x: Circuits and Electronics,...
CIDER session: let’s hear it for the self-paced student
This session in the winter series of free online CIDER sessions features a presentation and discussion with Dr. Steve Weiland from Michigan State University.
Title: A...
Stanford profs explore new business model(s) for open learning
Kolowich, S. (2012) Massive courses, sans Stanford, Inside Higher Education, January 24
This is an excellent article about two of the Stanford professors, and another...
CVU’s report on the state of online university education in Canada: first heal thyself
Canadian Virtual University (2012) Online University Education in Canada: Challenges and Opportunities Athabasca University AB: Canadian Virtual University.
The report was commissioned by the Canadian Federal...
Book review: Learning Theory and Online Technologies
Harasim, L. (2012) Learning Theory and Online Technologies New York/London: Routledge
Linda Harasim is one of the pioneers of online learning and this book brings...
e-learning outlook for 2012: will it be a rough ride?
© Firehorse Blog, 2012
Another year, and online learning, e-learning, learning technologies, educational technologies, digital learning, or whatever you call it or them, will continue...
Vancouver showcase of online learning innovations available on video
The Justice Institute of British Columbia and Vancouver Community College hosted an 'online showcase' on November 30, 2011, sponsored by the Metro Vancouver Educational...