Archive for the ‘Online Learning’ Category

Download Report: Potential for Experiential Education in Distance Learning Contexts

The literal distance inherent in online education can be an important difference between it and traditional classroom settings, such that proximate, on-site learning is thought to be where experiential, transformative education happens (Cohen, 2013). Yet it is possible that some of the most compelling, effective aspects of traditional, proximate education are transferable, and are actively […]

Does Online Learning Work In Any Field? Researchers Tested Outcomes In An Online Public Speaking Course

Ten years ago, many educators believed online courses would be as effective as face-to-face (FTF) courses. Those attitudes have melted and few people still believe that online learning is less effective than learning in a traditional classroom. But pockets of skepticism remain—especially in certain areas of study. One of these is public speaking. Many universities […]

Online learning engagement: Critical factors and research evidence from literature

In this study, we highlight how previous work on online learning engagement, especially its antecedents and outcomes, has changed over the past decade. Our analysis of literature consisted of three parts: topics; theories and methodology. In addition, we describe current developments in the study of online learning engagement and discuss the role of emerging technologies […]

Emerging State Policy in Online Special Education (2016)

There has been a dramatic increase and acceptance of online learning in the last decade. In its various forms, online learning has begun to disrupt the status quo of K-12 education and, in turn, special education. The growing prevalence of K-12 online learning provides a grounded opportunity to reflect on traditions and redesign policies, systems, […]

Systematic literature review on self-regulated learning in massive open online courses

Despite arguments about the importance of self-regulated learning (SRL) in massive open online courses (MOOCs) (Terras & Ramsay, 2015), understanding of the topic is limited. This study offers a systematic review of empirical research on SRL in MOOCs. It revealed that the body of literature on SRL in MOOCs has grown from 2014 to 2016. […]

Download Report: 2019 The Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE): Behind the Numbers

2019 The Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE): Behind the Numbers This report is the continuation of a multi-year study by QM and Eduventures to examine the changing landscape of online education, provide results to those who can use them and help those involved with online education place their institution within a broader context and possibly influence strategic decisions […]

A comparative study on the traditional and intensive delivery of an online course: design and facilitation recommendations

In this paper, we present findings from a comparative study on a fully online postgraduate course offered in traditional (i.e. 13-week academic session) and intensive (i.e. 6-week academic session) delivery formats. Keeping the course curriculum, structure and quality consistent in both delivery modes, the study investigated student participation and academic performance given different facilitation techniques […]

Penn State World Campus helps University stay true to founding mission

Penn State remains committed 164 years after its founding to providing an agricultural education — no matter where its students live. The Pennsylvania State University

How MOOCs Make Money

In 2011, when a few Stanford (CA) professors experimented with delivering three of the university’s most popular computer science courses online for free, Dhawal Shah signed up for “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence.” The idea of Stanford opening up its top-caliber education to people who lacked access appealed to Shah. And besides, he needed a boost […]

An Investigation of the Relationship Between Grades and Learning Modes in an Introductory Research Methods Course

Education researchers have conducted studies on the relationship of learning mode to student performance, but few studies have evaluated pass rate, grade distribution and student withdrawal rate in an introductory research methods course. In this study, researchers examined 2,097 student grades from the 2015-2016 academic year to determine if such a relationship existed. In this […]