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14 Articles on MOOCs

Jay Cross

Participant support on massive open online courses | Kop | The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning. Barnett (2002) had his own interpretations of knowledge in relation to uncertainty and change. International Review of Research on Open and Distance Learning (IRRODL), 12(7). McAuley, A.,

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Saluting a hero

Learning with e's

He was rewarded for his service to sport and his single-minded support for cancer charities with a knighthood in 2002. I was at the US Distance Learning Association awards in Washington D.C. in 2001 to see the ‘American Eagle’ award presented for outstanding contributions to distance education. In the U.S.

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What is Online Learning? Brief History, Benefits & Limitations

learnWorlds

Period/Year Key Developments in Online Learning 1960s Beginnings of computer-based training (CBT) using mainframe computers. 1980s Emergence of teleconferencing and satellite-based distance learning. 2002 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) launches OpenCourseWare, making course materials freely available online.

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The fascinating potential of VR for medical training

KnowledgeOne

Initially associated with the world of video games, virtual reality (VR) is becoming an essential training tool in specific fields, including medicine and paramedicine. A high level of fidelity and realism is associated with effective learning ( Barry Issenberg et al., What is patient safety?