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Books and articles for those interested in the expansion and improvement of online learning.

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10 Ways to Help Online Learners Succeed

Here are ten specific things which we can do as instructors and course designers to...

Resources and strategies on pedagogy, student support, engagement and retention

New models, frameworks and approaches having a long-term impact on teaching and learning online

All things “open” from innovations at open universities, MOOCs, OERs to open textbooks

New and innovative designs to enhance teaching and learning online

Integrating online, open and distance education into government policy and institutional plans

Game changing developments in tools and resources for learning and strategies to apply them

Strategies to ensure the quality of courses, programs and assessments