Online learning

Citation

(2009), "Online learning", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 23 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/dlo.2009.08123ead.001

Online learning

Article Type: Abstracts From: Development and Learning in Organizations, Volume 23, Issue 5

BaxterA., Tieman R., Murray S., Bolger A., Jacobs M. and , Eddy K. Financial Times (UK), 16 March 2009, Start page: 1, No. of pages: 6

Purpose – Looks at how the world wide web has transformed the quality of online education. Design/methodology/approach – Quotes management education experts on how the Internet has improved information flows, interaction and collaboration and, illustrating with examples, highlights how the “network effect” has changed the ways in which schools and students communicate online. Examines how the recession is impacting on the different types of online learning and provides examples of how the sector is being affected by the pace of technological change. Draws attention to the surge in online learning as the recession bites; examines the reasons why online learning is becoming so popular; looks at the benefits for business schools of incorporating new communication tools into their online courses; features an interview with Maggie Miller, New York-based chief information officer at the Warner Music Group; provides suggestions on how to go about choosing a distance learning course. Originality/value – Lists the top distance learning and online MBA providers.Article type: Viewpoint Reference: 38AH903 ISSN: 0307-1766

Keywords: Business schools, Computer based learning, Distance learning, Education, Internet, Learning styles