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Young, Shelley Shwu-Ching; Hung, Hui-Chun – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2014
In an era witnessing the rapid development of information technology, mobile devices have brought revolutionary changes to learning. A single conventional media platform is not enough for the various mobile devices. Technology-enriched educational environments supported by different devices are important research issues nowadays. To capture the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Open Source Technology, Electronic Learning, Case Studies
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Lopez, Jose Manuel Saez; Ruiz Ruiz, Jose Maria; Gonzalez, Maria-Luz Cacheiro – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2013
This study analyzes the concepts, attitudes, and practices of 327 pedagogy students from two major Spanish universities related to the process of finding academic information utilizing open access. A training program has been developed through an innovation project (PIMCD) to address the problem of the lack of university training designed to…
Descriptors: College Students, Foreign Countries, Scientific Research, Student Attitudes
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Baxter, Jacqueline Aundree; Haycock, Jo – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2014
The use of large online discussion forums within online and distance learning continues to grow. Recent innovations in online learning such as the MOOC (massive open online course) and concomitant growth in the use of online media for the delivery of courses in traditional campus based universities provide both opportunity and challenge for online…
Descriptors: Group Discussion, Online Courses, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education
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Schmidt-Jones, Catherine Anne – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2012
There have been numerous calls for research that demonstrates how open education resources (OERs) are actually being used. This case study sought to shed light on the users of a well-visited set of modular music-education materials published at Connexions. Respondents to a voluntary survey included teachers, students, self-directed learners, music…
Descriptors: Open Source Technology, Inquiry, Case Studies, Music Education
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Kop, Rita; Fournier, Helene; Mak, John Sui Fai – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2011
This paper examines how emergent technologies could influence the design of learning environments. It will pay particular attention to the roles of educators and learners in creating networked learning experiences on massive open online courses (MOOCs). The research shows that it is possible to move from a pedagogy of abundance to a pedagogy that…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Distance Education, Online Courses, Teacher Role