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University of Oklahoma Opens Its Doors to the World
Norman, OK (USA), November 2013 - The face of education is quickly evolving. In a worldwide study, Edudemic, an education-technology site, has reported that within three years, 43 percent of schools will offer online interactive courses available to anyone around the world. The research revealed that 84 of those queried said they believe these online courses complement residential education. » MORE
Competition, challenges and caveats
London (UK), November 2013 - (by Bob Little) A recent report - by TechNavio - on the global eLearning market predicts that it will grow at a CAGR of 7.90% over the period 2012 to 2016. The report concludes that a key factor contributing to this growth is the increase in initiatives promoting eLearning. It also points out that the global eLearning market has been witnessing consolidation and offers the caveat that educational policies inhibiting the growth of the market could pose a challenge. » MORE
Lean Six Sigma Accredited by APMG
Harwell/ Oxfordshire (UK), October 2013 - ELS Business Training has announced it has become the first Accredited Training Organisation to become accredited for APMG's new Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification. Cath Convery, CEO of ELS said, "There are very few academic certifications that recognise Lean Six Sigma to national standards. We were delighted when APMG developed this course, as we believe Lean principles are becoming very popular and relevant to all kinds of organisations.- » MORE
New President of the Open University of Israel
Raanana (IL), October 2013 - Professor Jacob (Kobi) Metzer is the new President of the Open University of Israel. Prof. Metzer received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago, in the United States. He is Alexander Brody Emeritus Professor of Economic History, Department of Economics at the Hebrew University, Israel, where he has had much of his academic career. » MORE
Dr Christian Stadler Nominated for Global Award
Warwick (UK), October 2013 - The Warwick Business School Associate Professor of Strategic Management has been nominated for the Future Thinker Award and will be up against some of the top business brains from across the globe. » MORE
Call for Papers for Digital Education Review
Barcelona (E), October 2013 - Massive Online Open Courses are mushrooming around the globe with various aims. We are witnessing a phenomenon that has a precedent in the economic and social sphere that can be called an "educational bubble", but we hope with different consequences than the real estate one. » MORE
Euroscientist Special Issue on Open Access
Paris (F), October 2013 - The open access debate is all the rage in Europe, and it is not likely to go away any time soon. In a special issue, the Euroscientist brings an analysis of the impact open access is currently having on the community of researchers throughout Europe. It also contains opinions from the most respected open-access experts. The opinions reflect upon the far reaching implications of open access that are turning the world of science publishing upside down. » MORE
University Students Offer Insight into Mobile's Future
London (UK), September 2013 - Mobile use by students gives insight into future mobile consumption according to data extracted from mobile networks by Actix, a leading supplier of RAN analytics and optimization solutions for mobile network operators. Students represent a large, tech-savvy subscriber base seeking low-cost connections that deliver the best coverage. » MORE
The learning trend traditionalists fear
London (UK), September 2013 - (by Bob Little) Elliott Masie, that shrewd and perceptive online learning mover and shaker with a worldwide reach and reputation, has finally stated publicly what many in the corporate learning world have known for some time but dared not reveal: -˜eLearning' and -˜instructional design' are disappearing. » MORE
Learners at OpenHPI Show a High Success Rate
Potsdam (GER), September 2013 - The typical participant in free, open, online information-technology courses is between thirty and forty years old, male, and has worked for more than ten years in a technical profession with a high IT content. This first structural analysis of massive open online courses (MOOCs) has been undertaken by the German Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) one year after the launch of its interactive Internet learning platform. The number of interested online learners worldwide is now around 50,000, said institute director Prof. Christoph Meinel. » MORE
