The availability of online classes and the push towards online learning means online learning skills will be a necessity. A variety of skills will need to be used to be successful with any online learning activity, as most online learning takes place in an educational environment.
What is good and what is bed education practice?
Online education is transitioning as time passes and more and more people are finding it a beneficial avenue to enhance and expand one’s education. This is because online education is more in tune with the needs of those who have other commitments such as jobs, homes and families. The ability to seek out and receive…
Make your family take your studies seriously
One of the most attractive features of online learning for many people is that it is done in the comfort of their home, in their pajama, any time of day or night. But, this great advantage is at the same time one the biggest challenge online learners’ experience. How can you convince your family that,…
The pros and the cons of e-learning
By the end of the XX century e-learning had become an accepted part of the education and training industry. Their popularity has preceded the expectations of many experts who earlier dismissed it as a passing phenomenon. E-learning is here to stay and therefore it is only useful to know the benefits and perils that it has…
350 000 students in only 3 free online course
In 2011, Stanford University offered 3 online courses, which anyone in the world could enroll in and take without having to pay anything. These three courses had enrollments of around 350,000 students, which is making them one of the largest experiments in the online education ever. Ever since the beginning of 2012, the effort has…
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.
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…
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…
Am I the online school person?
After secondary school there are many ways to continue your education and alternative ways to get your high school diploma. The popular choice for people who are on the go are the online educational courses, MOOCs and blended learning. In this way not only that you can you make your own schedule, but you will…
Advantages of e-learning in business
If you want to find out that e-learning can do for you, you can see this video Advantages of e-learning which will tell you why your organisation must move to e-learning from traditional classroom learning. Apart from overcoming the challenges of training, e-learning also guarantees an increased of ROI. The video includes the suite of solutions…