Online Learning Consortium (OLC) - Enhancing Online Education

OLC Innovate 2020

Join OLC and MERLOT at OLC Innovate, where we will conduct a series of engaging hands-on sessions aimed at fostering organic interactions and collaborative cross-disciplinary problem solving. Save with early-bird registration through February 5th and you could win a $50 Amazon Gift Card! (Note: all who have registered by this deadline are entered to win).

Latest Edition of Online Learning Journal

An open, peer-reviewed, quarterly journal

Volume 23, Issue 4: In our final issue of 2019 we are excited to share 378 pages of original research including a collection of articles from the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Online Teaching and Learning Special Interest Group (OTL SIG).

New International Report:

Neuromyths and Evidence-Based Practices in Higher Education

Neuromyths are false beliefs, often associated with teaching and learning, that stem from misconceptions or misunderstandings about brain function. This study includes not only answers to important research questions, but practice-oriented information that is useful for pedagogy, course design, and leadership, as well as for further research on this topic.

OLC Collaborate - Oregon

February 7, 2020

Join us as we explore our shared responsibility as educators to meet our diverse and changing student populations where they are, and to improve student success and affordability in online and digital learning. The Oregon Collaborate will host thought leaders who will provoke and inspire participants.

Learn Anytime. Anywhere.

The Online Learning Consortium™ (OLC) is a collaborative community of higher education leaders and innovators, dedicated to advancing quality digital teaching and learning experiences designed to reach and engage the modern learner – anyone, anywhere, anytime.

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Devoted to Advancing
Quality Digital Learning

Since our founding in 1999, we’ve become the go-to source for everything related to digital learning. Thousands of educators rely on The Online Learning Consortium for expert guidance, professional development and resources to help them excel in digital learning.

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Join the Leading Online Learning Consortium, Virtually or In-Person

Our well-attended events provide premium opportunities to network, discover and share views on online learning, emerging technologies, and best practices for blended learning. Join thousands of faculty, system administrators, course designers and interested professionals in the pursuit of quality digital learning.

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OLC COLLABORATE™
Connecting Online Learning Professionals

OLC one-day regional events for learning professionals to address opportunities and challenges we all face in online higher education today.

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OLC INNOVATE™
Education Reimagined

5th Annual OLC Innovate
March 31 – April 3, 2020 – Chicago, IL

Challenge our teaching and learning paradigms, reimagine the learning experience, and ideate on the innovative classroom of tomorrow.

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OLC Accelerate - Online Education Conference

OLC ACCELERATE™
Accelerating Online Learning Worldwide

November 17-20, 2020 – Orlando, FL

Get the latest information of online learning research findings, current practice, emerging trends and promising new technologies.

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New Approaches to Enhance Digital Teaching Programs

Hundreds of courses designed to help educators worldwide strengthen teaching strategies, delivery methods and learning activities.

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Draw on the Collective Experience of a Global Network

We provide strategically sophisticated yet practical advice to help colleges, universities and educators identify strengths and weaknesses of their e-learning programs.

QUALITY SCORECARD™
BENCHMARKING ONLINE LEARNING STANDARDS

Measure and quantify elements of quality within your digital education programs with our Quality Scorecard methodology. The program offers criteria for excellence in the administration of e-learning programs which includes over 72 quality indicators for higher education. This is an exclusive OLC member benefit.

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Join a Visionary Group of e-Learning Leaders

Membership provides you and your faculty with great benefits and privileges — discounted pricing on conferences and workshops, free webinars, peer networking, early access to research and more.

We offer a free community membership, as well as more robust professional and institutional membership. Find which one is right for you.

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Research

Advisory

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An Open Forum and Blogging Community. And OLC Making Headlines.

Join the digital learning conversation with our global network.

Expand your network while discussing the latest e-learning trends. Blogs, newsletters and social connections create an environment in which to exchange ideas and insights with peers worldwide.