Are you new to online learning? Then thiscourse if for you! It traces the evolution of distance education, defines online learning, analyses some of the misconceptions about distance and online learning, the issues related to the transition from in-person to online teaching, the pros and cons of online learning and the future of online learning.
An Integrated Online Learning Model is offered that draws on the three perspectives of human learning (behaviourism, cognitivism & constructivism), integrates the 3 types of interaction and the three presences.
| Trace the evolution of online learning |
| Discuss some of the misconceptions and myths about online learning |
| Analyse the pros and cons of online learning |
| Discuss how behaviourism, cognitivism and constructivism explain human learning |
| Analyse the features of the Integrated Online Learning Model (IOL Model) |
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All learning materials are provided Supported with 2 hours of video conferencing per course. Recorded sessions are available for viewing
B.A , Dip.Ed. M.Ed. M.S, PhD
5.0Professor John Arul Phillips previously served the Faculty of Education, University of Malaya (UM) and Open University Malaysia (OUM) engaged in online distance teacher education. Currently, Professor Phillips is Dean, School and Cognitive Science, Asia e University (AeU) involved in preparing educators at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels through online distance learning.