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The Learning Analytics and Knowledge Dataset
Rome (I), November 2013 -"Learning analytics will play an ever greater key role in providing tools and methodologies capable of managing the processes related to eLearning," says Davide Taibi. He is a researcher at Italy's Institute for Educational Technologies at the National Research Council. His research activities mainly focus on the application of innovative technologies in the eLearning field, with particular emphasis on mobile learning, the semantic web, and linked data for eLearning. » MORE
The Mesi MOOC Initiative
Moscow (RU), November 2013 - Dr Maria A. Pannatier is Head of the Chair of ICTs in Education at the Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics. Under her leadership the professional education programme on Instructional Design and Distance Education was introduced in Russia. At ONLINE EDUCA Berlin, she will present the Mesi MOOC Initiative. » MORE
"Learning Means Committing Information to Memory"
Frankfurt am Main (GER), November 2013 - Jeannette Schmid is a psychologist and the Senior eLearning Administrator at the Computing Center of the Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main in the German State of Hessen. She is also a lecturer of blended-learning courses on soft skills for law students. Furthermore, she works as a coach for didactic methods for lawyers and judges at the Frankfurt Chamber of Lawyers and for the Hessen State Ministries of the Interior and of Law. Her contribution on ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN is entitled -œIt's All about Connections". » MORE
More CPID Fellows than any UK Business School
London (UK), November 2013 - Warwick Business School now has more Academic Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) than any other business school in the UK. Nine academics were recently awarded CIPD Academic Fellowship status, giving WBS ten in total as the school looks to cement its involvement and commitment to the human resources profession. » MORE
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
