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3 Steps to Transition From Teacher to Trainer (and One Word of Caution)

Learningtogo

Now is a good time to review the differences between andragogy (adult learning) and pedagogy (teaching children) and learn some techniques to offer to those of us making the transition or supporting colleagues who are making the journey. As an adult, the sharp distinction some professionals make between andragogy and pedagogy trouble me.

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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. Countries that currently attract foreign students to their shores will need to brace for the impact on their local economies, as an ever-increasing proportion of students choose to gain an international education without leaving their home country.

OER 279
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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. Countries that currently attract foreign students to their shores will need to brace for the impact on their local economies, as an ever-increasing proportion of students choose to gain an international education without leaving their home country.

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eLearning Conferences 2011

Tony Karrer

link] January 13-14, 2011 Being Global 2011: Strategies and Models for Internationalizing Canadian Higher Education, sponsored by Higher Education Strategy Associates, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. link] February 3-4, 2011 Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy , Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA.

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Is Borderless Education Changing the Dynamic of Higher Education?

Hurix Digital

In today’s world of increasing globalization, the educational landscape is undergoing a momentous transformation. This blog takes a deep dive into the impact of borderless education in transforming the dynamic of global higher education. Table of Contents: What is Borderless Education?