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Unravelling online training in 3 questions

KnowledgeOne

Online training, distance learning, open distance learning, digital learning, MOOC… are some of these terms one and the same? Are we dealing with entirely different modalities of learning? Why is it more accurate nowadays to talk about elearning or online learning rather than distance learning?

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The survival of higher education (1): Changing roles

Learning with e's

So what will be the future of higher education, and how will it survive against this hostile backdrop? Such change and disruption has been in the background of my thinking about learning technology for the past decade. Now students can assume more responsibility for their own learning and design their own study trajectories.

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Growth of online learning

eFront

It is staggering how online much learning has evolved over the years, and how it continues to revolutionize modern educational practices. With the creation of the World Wide Web in the 1990s, educational institutions soon began to incorporate technology within their educational practices.In

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What is Online Learning? Brief History, Benefits & Limitations

learnWorlds

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, one term has become increasingly prominent: online learning. As technology continues to prevail in every aspect of our lives, the education industry has been quick to adapt, embracing digital platforms to deliver learning experiences beyond the limitations of traditional classrooms.

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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. Here is what you need to know to better understand its potential for medical education. What is a simulation in healthcare? What is patient safety?