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Do we need technology plans?

Schinker, J. (2009) Technology Planning Taste of Tech blog, retrieved March 18 John Schinker questions the value of technology plans (but not technology planning) arguing...

Measuring reasons for faculty resistance to online learning

Mitchell, B. and Geva-May, I. (2009) Attitudes Affecting Online Learning Implementation in Higher Education Institutions Journal of Distance Education, Vol, 23, No. 1, pp....

Evidence that online courses improve completion rates for distance learners

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Giguère, L. (2009) The Impact of 'Virtualization' on Independent Study Course Completion Rates: The British Columbia Open University Experiment Journal of Distance Education, Vol....

UK: Role of professors mired in confusion

McFarlane, B. (2009) UK: Role of professors mired in confusion University WorldNews, March 8 An online survey of full professors has revealed that they see...

Online Programs See Uptick in Enrollment, Despite Economy

Forde, D. (2009) Online Programs See Uptick in Enrollment, Despite Economy Diverse March 6 Anecdotal reports of increasing online enrolments from several institutions

University of the People explained

Jaschik, S. (2009) Founder Explains U. of the People Inside Higher Education, March 5 Shai Reshef wants to offer low-cost, quality higher education all...

Slicing Academia Across the Grain: Building Virtual Organizations

Batson, T. (2009) Slicing Academia Across the Grain: Building Virtual Organizations Campus Technology, March 4 Short article about how academics are forming virtual communities of...

Industry Integration of E-learning: Guidelines for supporting learners using e-learning in workplaces

Australian Flexible Learning Network (2009) Industry Integration of E-learning: Guidelines for supporting learners using e-learning in workplaces Canberra: Australian Flexible Learning Network These guidelines provide...

Nigeria’s Universities Commission explores distance learning

Open University Worldwide Nigeria’s Universities Commission explores distance learning In Partnership Feb (Note: not available online) The Open University (U.K.) joined a round table...

CEMCA: ODL for development in Asia

Commonwealth of Learning (2009) CEMCA: ODL for development in Asia Connections Vol. 14, No. 1 An article about the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia,...