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This paper describes various techniques recommended and used by online instructors for keeping online learners on topic... see more
Kickstarter is an Online funding platform for creative projects in Performing Arts, Business, Education, Film Media,... see more
This article focuses on 14 psychological factors that are primarily internal to and under the control of the learner... see more
Superb article on the use of CMS for 'deeper, more effective and engaged' learning.
In the bookÂ’s 30 essays, prominent leaders and thinkers in the open education movement reflect on current and past open... see more
Community building in online distance education is important to a successful learning experience because it alleviates... see more
Because online learning presents unique challenges for not only learners but faculty and administrators as well, those... see more
Although adult learning is relatively new as field of study, it is just as substantial as traditional education and... see more
This study was conducted with data mining (DM) techniques to analyze various patterns of online learning behaviors, and... see more
This website provides an overview of using investigative cases as teaching tools in geoscience. Information includes a... see more
With the rapid increase of online courses and programs, effective methods for teaching behavioral-based skills online... see more
Teachers, instructors and faculty are facing unprecedented change, with often larger classes, more diverse students,... see more
This is a free online textbook that contains eight chapters. Chapter 1 identifies the elements of teaching style. Chapter... see more
The Open Source Portfolio (OSP) software for eportfolio learning and assessment has seen widespread adoption over the... see more
This is from a Teaching Guide for Graduate Students. It explains the three basic theories of learning: behaviorist,... see more
This is an article that contains a number of suggestions for how to motivate adult learners. In addition to principles of... see more
Facilitating learning online requires an evolving set of teaching skills that embrace Web 2.0 technologies. Asynchronous... see more
The networked environment seems to have successfully released enormous creative energy in domains ranging from software... see more
Download the supporting PDF file for this episode http://bit.ly/fhEFBn from the Learning to Teach Online project website.... see more
The Open Science Training Handbook (ver. 1) is intended for anyone who wishes to host Open Science training events or... see more
'In the design of online teaching environments, considerable attention has been paid to the nature of the interface and... see more
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This paper, published in the International Journal of Education Technology, Vol. 1, No. 2, December 1999, describes a... see more
This site, from the Department of Justice provides information about adult learners and how they learn. As the authors... see more