Tag: online learning
Calling all interested in distance learning
August 22nd, 2011 at 11:08
Many distance learning courses are offered by the University of Nottingham, in a variety of disciplines and at different levels. They include Masters (MA) in English Studies and Masters in Health Communication, PGDip in Brewing Science, MSc in Tourism and Travel Management, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), MSc in Workplace Health and MA in Church History and many more. [...]
How online learning is revolutionising education
1 June 20th, 2011 at 08:06
Online learning has been around for over twenty years, and computer-based learning for a while before that. Nowadays there are informal ways of learning through videos and Web-based resources that have never been possible before. Learning emerges from social groups and communities with similar interests and needs, and the open education resource movement means that more and more learning materials are available freely to consult. This thought-provoking infographic from OnlineEducation.net illustrates how online learning has changed the landscape of education in the US and UK over the last 20 years.
Universities caught nap(ster)ing?
3 January 31st, 2011 at 08:01
Don’t worry, it’s not a blog about copyright :) One of the great things about being an economist is how many models you must know, and I would assume you also know a lot about economic and business models as well, well hopefully. Given the changes afoot in the education sector due to the new government [...]
Collaborate to compete: Seizing the opportunity of online learning for UK higher education
2 January 27th, 2011 at 05:01
The Report to HEFCE by the Online Learning Task Force has just been published. The Task Force was asked to address how UK higher education (HE) might maintain and extend its position as a world leader in online learning. It has concluded that “online learning – however blended with on- or off-campus interactions, whether delivered in [...]