Education goes digital: the evolution of online learning and the revolution in higher education
TL;DR: Studying the transformation of education and its changing role in society is a major challenge for the future of education in India.
Abstract: Studying the transformation of education and its changing role in society.
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TL;DR: A mixed-method analysis of research articles reveals that there are different expectations and perceptions of learning environment labels: distance learning, e-Learning, and online learning.
Abstract: article i nfo Article history: Accepted 15 October 2010 It is not uncommon that researchers face difficulties when performing meaningful cross-study comparisons for research. Research associated with the distance learning realm can be even more difficult to use as there are different environments with a variety of characteristics. We implemented a mixed-method analysis of research articles to find out how they define the learning environment. In addition, we surveyed 43 persons and discovered that there was inconsistent use of terminology for different types of delivery modes. The results reveal that there are different expectations and perceptions of learning environment labels: distance learning, e-Learning, and online learning.
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TL;DR: The World Health Organization has declared Covid-19 as a pandemic that has posed a contemporary threat to humanity as discussed by the authors, this pandemic has successfully forced global shutdown of several activities.
Abstract: The World Health Organization has declared Covid-19 as a pandemic that has posed a contemporary threat to humanity. This pandemic has successfully forced global shutdown of several activities, incl...
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TL;DR: Results from a systematic literature review for the definitions of online learning led to an understanding of the core elements for defining online learning, the confusion surrounding the terms and the synonyms used for online learning.
Abstract: Online learning as a concept and as a keyword has consistently been a focus of education research for over two decades. In this paper, we present results from a systematic literature review for the...
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...● “Other authors discuss not only the accessibility of online learning but also its connectivity, flexibility and ability to promote varied interactions (Ally, 2004; Hiltz & Turoff, 2005; Oblinger & Oblinger, 2005)....
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...● “Other authors discuss not only the accessibility of online learning but also its connectivity, flexibility and ability to promote varied interactions (Ally, 2004; Hiltz & Turoff, 2005; Oblinger & Oblinger, 2005)” (Moore et al., 2011)....
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TL;DR: This study investigates critical factors on e-learning adoption in South Korea and proposes a research model which consists of four independent variables (instructor characteristics, teaching materials, design of learning contents, and playfulness), two belief variables (perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use), and one dependent variable (intention to use e- learning).
Abstract: One of the most significant changes in the field of education in this information age is the paradigm shift from teacher-centered to learner-centered education. Along with this paradigm shift, understanding of students' e-learning adoption behavior among various countries is urgently needed. South Korea's dense student population and high educational standards made investment in e-learning very cost-effective. However, despite the fact that South Korea is one of the fastest growing countries in e-learning, not much of the research results have been known to the globalized world. By investigating critical factors on e-learning adoption in South Korea, our study attempts to fill a gap in the individual country-level e-learning research. Based on the extensive literature review on flow theory, service quality, and the Technology Acceptance Model, our study proposes a research model which consists of four independent variables (instructor characteristics, teaching materials, design of learning contents, and playfulness), two belief variables (perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use), and one dependent variable (intention to use e-learning). Results of regression analyses are presented. Managerial implications of the findings and future research directions are also discussed.
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...While it is generally accepted by most researchers that e-learning can be delivered by any electronic media other than web-based media, web technologies have made e-learning more widely accepted by academic institutions as well as business organizations (Alavi & Leidner, 2001; Hiltz & Turoff, 2005)....
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TL;DR: This study analyzes existing literature on the basis of the definition of the concepts, terminology used, differences, fundamental perspectives, benefits, disadvantages, and finally the similarities and differences of the e-learning, m-learning (mobile learning), and d-learning
Abstract: In the 21st century, the information and communication technology explosion increases the uses of digital devices for many purposes in the world of work and in formal and non-formal education. This...
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TL;DR: An overview of field trials conducted at NJIT in the past few years and a recent case study that demonstrated the ability of a computer mediated asynchronous Delphi process as a tool to scaffold collaborative idea generation and evaluation in both face to face and distance courses are provided.
Abstract: A variety of field trials have been conducted at NJIT in the past few years to demonstrate the utility of a Delphi-like approach to promoting asynchronous class wide collaboration. These utilized the Social Decision Support System (SDSS) originally developed as a Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) system for large group decision support. This paper provides an overview of these studies and then focuses on a recent case study in the fall of 2003 that demonstrated the ability of a computer mediated asynchronous Delphi process as a tool to scaffold collaborative idea generation and evaluation in both face to face and distance courses.
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