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MOOC Major Players

LearnDash

The MOOC landscape is taking shape , and just like social networking sites before it, the major players are starting to emerge. Khan Academy – This option began in 2006 as an online library of instructor videos that Mr. Khan made for his family.

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Heutagogy, Self-Directed Learning and Complex Work

ID Reflections

“A heutagogical learning environment facilitates the development of capable learners and emphasizes both the development of learner competencies as well as development of the learner’s capability and capacity to learn" (Ashton and Newman, 2006; Hase and Kenyon, 2000).

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Theories for the digital age: Self regulated learning

Learning with e's

Various commentators suggest that as much as seventy percent of learning occurs outside of formal educational settings (Cofer, 2000; Dobbs, 2000; Cross, 2006). Self regulation of learning is thought to be a characteristic of individual students (Beishuizen, 2008) but increasingly can be contextualised within social learning environments.

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Learning Resolutions: New Tech is Worth Learning

OpenSesame

Finally, I see institutions increasingly offering more programs (both on-campus and online), technology solutions and counseling services toward helping students find meaningful careers post-graduation. Originally from Ohio, Meris graduated from Kenyon College in 2006 with a B.A. in English Literature.

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Aha Moments in 2007

Tony Karrer

So I first went back to what I wrote about last year: Some of the more specific memories from 2006: I started my blog in February 2006. Vision of Future of Application and eLearning Development ) I found myself no longer recommending the use of RoboInfo or other similar programs for reference materials. Make a Difference?

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The Evolution of the “Common eLearning Man”

eLearning Brothers

But the “common eLearning man” became aware of the complications around development and costs for building eLearning programs with the digital landscape still in early development. Social networks and open source content were introduced and wildly accepted. Social media networks. Notable advancements:

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Learning Resolutions: New Tech is Worth Learning

OpenSesame

Finally, I see institutions increasingly offering more programs (both on-campus and online), technology solutions and counseling services toward helping students find meaningful careers post-graduation. Originally from Ohio, Meris graduated from Kenyon College in 2006 with a B.A. in English Literature.