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Latest Edition of Online Learning Journal

An open, peer-reviewed, quarterly journal

Volume 24, Issue 1: Our first quarterly issue of 2020 contains 13 original articles in three sections spanning 281 pages. The first section includes four papers on faculty, professional development and online teaching.

Digital Learning Innovation Trends

the impact on student success

Produced in partnership with the Every Learner Everywhere Network (Every Learner) and in association with the National Research Center for Distance Education and Technological Advancements (DETA), the scan provides a systematic review of relevant data about learning technologies in use in the field and the impact on student success.

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.

Engage with the OLC Research Center & OLC Members

The OLC Research Center is focused on shaping the core research areas to reflect the needs and trends of the current digital landscape and on better serving the online learning community with a variety of resources and opportunities for the community to engage with OLC and with each other.

As Learning Evolves, So Does Our Understanding of It

Research and publications that keep you on top of a world where technology is radically changing how educating and learning is approached.

Learn, Challenge, Grow.

From a network of your peers. The OLC library covers all aspects of eLearning with high quality research that investigates how online environments amplify, shape, and constrain teaching and learning. Here you will find information providing effective approaches and interventions that promote online student engagement, persistence, improvement, and success.

The OLC Research Center for Digital Learning & Leadership

Resources include research studies, white papers, journal articles, as well as webinars, podcasts, and publications which are classified by topic: teaching & learning, instructional/learning design, leadership, digital learning, annual reports, and Quality. Read more…

Online Learning Journal

OLC’s premier journal is dedicated to the development and dissemination of new knowledge at the intersection of pedagogy, emerging technology, policy, and practice in online environments. Read more…

Online & Blended Learning - eBook

OLC Book Series

The OLC Series of books on online education are based on collaborative OLC workshops of invited educators. These peer-reviewed case studies present a wealth of inside information about the strategies successful programs are using to improve learning effectiveness, cost effectiveness, access, and student and faculty satisfaction. Read more…

OLC Insights

Our blog is dedicated to inspiring members of the online learning field with new ideas, innovative perspectives, world lessons, and personal stories. Have a great blog post you’d like to share? Read more…