This has not taken place in my country Namibia yet. Higher education instituions who fall under the umbrella of NOLNeT are all obliged to develop OER policies and to ensure that OERimplementation takes place,however, there is no collaboration regarding OER implementation or usage as yet.

In these compettitive world, we all need some kind of advantage, therefore supplementing your skills and knowledge with MOOCs and OERs will let the employers sit back and otice you.

The relevancy and currency of degrees become extinct quickly as due to information technology, skills and required knowledge become obsolete fast. Alternative credentials can add value to your degree, therefore since online learning is free, you only pay for assessment whenever you are ready....this is the future for us all.

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This article explores the emergency shit to online learning in light of Covid-19. The article provides information regarding what facilitators should consider as well as providing reflective questions to link about when creating an online learning environment.

This article examines online learning in higher education. The findings speak to learning outcomes for students, various formats of learning environments, and the costs that may be associated with delivering content online.

It is mention in this article that Arizona State University is on the right track regarding superior online services. this article point of view is about the online challenges for colleges and universities, such as, doing live videos, online services and supplying tech devices. this website "EdTech" is a online magazine education technology resource for both K-12 and higher education.

The article by Martha Snyder aims to inform that effective instructional design theories should be implemented to best engage and impact learners to create a "community". The research paper introduces a model that supports a sense of community; it is three theoretical frameworks: Learning communities, Adult Learning Theory, and Constructivism. The article the progresses to identify and provide examples on the components of the actual model: Design Theory Goal, Design Theory Values, and Design Theory Methods. Many different methods are reviewed that are deemed effective and can be manipulated to influence behavior. For example, establish trust and rapport, maintaining consistency, encouraging public sharing of information, and confirming member expectations are a few effective methods to include within the instructional-design theory to create a sense of "community" in an online learning environment. (Rating: 7/10)

The journal article by S. Farris provided a comprehensive review of the core components to include in the design of an online learning initiative- based off her experience and data collected from courses implemented earlier in her career. Farris reviewed tools to incorporate into the design such as pre-assessments for learners to determine skill levels and other tools such as troubleshooting technology-based issues. The crucial information provided in the articles was covering core strategies on how to include group collaboration that is typically associated with in-person learning. However, Farris reviewed strategies of incorporating tools, such as discussion board, VoiceThread for discussions, group project, and more. Farris reviewed effective technological tools to leverage to incorporate the group and collaborative dynamic. (Rating: 8/10)

The research review by D. Nord reviews the foundational elements that causes recent challenges with evaluations and potential future challenges that may be encountered. The information presented is valuable because it strives to define specifically what an online learning program is, implementation context, and how these various platforms are being utilized. The information presented is crucial as a general and very broad framework is provided for evaluators as they develop learning initiatives; seeking positive outcomes for their users. (Rating: 5/10)

This research journal was conducted by a faculty member of the University of Mysore, India. The overall purpose of the paper was to determine if the needs of students varied depending on the following: gender, scholarship, subject matter. Useful information outlined in the article pertained to defining e-learning and its components, review of needs assessment basics, and the findings and outcomes. The information and findings highlighted by Azimi provide reinforcement on the importance of having proper needs assessments to ensure quality learning programs are developed. (Rating: 4/10)

This article strives to explore the psychological science and interactions between older adults and different advance technologies (i.e. digital learning environments, home-based technology systems). The article provides preliminary information on the various capacities as older adults may encounter technology in their every day life and some of the common perceptions. The article then clarifies that the purpose of the research is to identify the source of the age-related differences and variables. The CREATE Model of Aging and Technology is reviewed to provide a framework on how to best design technological systems to ensure older adult compatibility. The article closes by confirming that older adults do have a higher rate and probability of being slower to adapt to advanced technologies, but frustrations can occur with all ages- not just older adults alone. (Rating: 9/10)

The document developed by the Office of Educational Technology provides various instructional tips for educators and facilitators in managing different tools for online learning environments. The text also provides example of how the tools can be implemented and provides general case studies of agencies that have implemented. The content outline is useful to know as it provides context on how to implement within the digital classroom. (Rating: 8/10)

At a conference in Santa Barbara; representing University of Los Angeles, Barbara Son delivered a segment on three core strategies to include in e-learning environments; environments with a rich amount of technology. The three main things included tools that were flexible, pedagogical techniques that innovative, and integrated collaborative learning. The three broad strategies covered were referenced in other annotated sources; serving as validation due to re-occurring discussions and findings. The information outlined in this source if highly valuable due to many different examples of tools to be used are provided. (Rating: 7/10)

This paper attempts to identify an appropriate assessment tool for learner and faculty readiness in order to develop a successful e-learning environment, where learning and teaching is actively fostered and supported by each stakeholder (administration, student, faculty) involved.

8/10

Nice one! I wonder if this was maybe OLCInnovate 2018 in Nashville? Which I'd seen it!