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
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,...