Gardens of Discussion: What Makes Online Communities Work?
John Drummond, Academic Technology, January 15, 2014
This is one of those posts that feels like it's about half the length it should be - it starts out really well and then just tails off when it gets interesting. Still, there are some good bits, and I haven't linked to this site before, so it's worth a mention. More...
Reviewing the trajectories of e-learning
Grainne Conole, e4innovation.com, January 15, 2014
Grainne Conbole offers a timeline history of e-learning with quite a bit of discussion for each item, ranging from learning objects to virtual worlds to MOOCs. I like the idea, but I would probably tell a different story. I'd draaw out the discussion of distance learning and learning media, mentioning (for example) Australia's School of the Air. More...
Sebastian Thrun: World's First Massive Online Degree Program Starts Today
Udacity Blog, January 15, 2014
They write: ">A total of 2,360 students applied within the 3-week application period. This is about 75% more than normally apply for the on-campus degree over the duration of an entire year. Of this pool, 375 have been accepted and start today." Not very massive. More...
The federal government of Nigeria said it has taken appropriate steps to ensure that admiralty or maritime law is included in the curriculum of universities in the country for the speedy resolution of maritime cases, reports the Nigerian Television Authority. More...
Kohala Hydro Company, a state-owned power company of China, will provide free education to students hailing from different areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) affected by power generation projects, reports The Express Tribune. More...
It is an understatement to say that online learning has emerged as top-of-mind for many institutional leaders. And for good reason. Scaling offerings through online programmes or courses has become an inherent part of growth for public, private and non-traditional colleges and universities. And for some it is even a matter of survival, writes Furqan Nazeeri for eCampus News. More...
An academic at the Copperbelt University in Zambia has called for a change in the policy that allows the sale of alcohol in institutions of higher learning, saying it is the cause of chaotic behaviour and unrest among students, reports Lusaka Times. More...
Across South Korean universities, improved relations have given rise to the provision of more courses on North Korea. According to The Diplomat, there is currently a lack of South Korean universities offering North Korean studies, writes Leelian Kong for StudyInternational.com. More...
Over 2007 to 2016, the number of scientific publications from Spanish universities in the Web of Science has gone up from 31,690 to 54,764 documents, an increase of 72.81%, reports EurekAlert!. More...
In a progressive step towards inclusive education, the Kerala state government in India has allotted two additional seats for transgender students in all universities and affiliated arts and science colleges across the state, reports News18. More...
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