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CourseSites(TM) by Blackboard, the company’s free, fully hosted and supported online course system has been updated to include a range of new features and support for five additional languages, Blackboard Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBB) announced today. Already used in more than 100 countries, CourseSites can now be accessed in Spanish, Dutch, French, German, and Brazilian Portuguese. […]
Abstract In recent years there has been growth in online distance learning courses. This has been prompted by; new technology such as the Internet, mobile learning, video and audio conferencing: the explosion in student numbers in Higher Education, and the need for outreach to a world wide market. Web-based distance learning is seen as a […]
Abstract This paper analyzes global changes taking place in distance learning, concerning organizational structure, program structure, and global learning community, as also the developments and diversities within distance learning.These have been reflected upon in contexts of flexible learning, blended learning and such other developments. A case for holistic planning is proposed; and management imperatives of […]
This month, Indiana University made agreements with a software company and five publishers that influence the economic terms for the future of e-textbooks.SOURCE: ConvergeRead the Full Article
Streaming video allows the College of Medicine at Penn State to broadcast complex surgeries outside of the operating room.SOURCE: Campus TechnologyRead the Full Article
Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today commended Google, Inc. on its new initiative to increase accessibility for visually challenged users on its major Web services. SOURCE: The State University of New YorkRead the Press Release
Abstract The McVay Revised Readiness for Online Learning questionnaire was given to 116 traditional on-campus and 31 distance education students. The students were enrolled in an introductory class in computer applications on an urban campus of a mid-western community college. Multiple regression equations were developed with the survey scores and the student’s declared major to […]
Abstract The popularity of virtual education resulted in institutions seeking best practices as a guide to providing a quality education to online students. The purpose of this retrospective, correlation study was to examine online instructors’ discussion forum participation, including time spent on a weekly basis overall in the course and number of posts to discussion […]
Abstract The use of distance courses in learning is growing exponentially. To better support faculty and students for teaching and learning, distance learning programs need to constantly innovate and optimize their IT infrastructures. The new IT paradigm called “cloud computing” has the potential to transform the way that IT resources are utilized and consumed in […]
The Open University (OU) has just announced the appointment of Steven Hill as its new Commercial Director. This key appointment comes at a time when public funding of higher education is under pressure, and universities are increasingly turning to other sources to diversify their income streams. SOURCE: Open University (UK)Read the Press Release