22 August, 2013

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Tips on distance teaching and learning

If you are interested to hear about the tips on distance teaching and learning you might want to have a look at the presentation of Prof. Michael Berger PhD who speaks in details about the advantages and the disadvantages of the e-learning. Interesting insights about the latest developments in the e-learning industry.  

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What does it take to become an online expert?

The Majority of us view working as a chore and don’t particularly enjoy getting out of bed on a morning. This would be much different if you were in control of your own destiny. Being an online expert or a freelancer as some like to put it, gives you the flexibility and ability to be…

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Future education

We already know that the students are the future of the world, but what is the future for the students? In order to be able to equip them with the relevant, timeless skills for the rapidly changing world, revolution is needed in the concept of learning. Education innovators like Dr. Sugata Mitra, visiting professor at…

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The future of education is online and the future is now!

We are experiencing a trend of having the traditional education disruption by the emerging online education institutions and online available resources. 65% of college and universities say that online courses are a critical part of their long-term strategy and it is clear that this trend is affecting the main stream population of college and university…

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The pros and cons of peer grading in online courses

While it may not be suitable for everyone, online courses, now commonly referred to as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), are becoming an increasingly popular option for college students. However, in such classes, students will face a unique set of challenges, including little interaction with others, keeping motivated, and peer grading. For those of you…