Abstract Distance education has proven its advantages over time as a form of learning that overcomes geographical and time barriers. Massive Open Online Courses are a modern form of distance education that creates prerequisites for life-long learning. The purpose of the current work is to investigate the nature, distinctive features, and models of Massive Open Online Courses. The main elements of the courses, which are provided to learners through learning platforms, are systematized. Keywords: Massive open online courses, distance education,...
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Critical Thinking Thesis: Learning Disabilities, specifically dyslexia This topic interests me because I am familiar with people who suffer from learning disabilities. This made me want to explore in detail, the learning disability called dyslexia. I have a younger sibling who has not yet been definitively diagnosed with a learning disability however, specialists say that he has a 25% delay. I also have a nephew that was diagnosed with autism. This is why studying about learning challenges and disabilities interests...
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Challenges faced by students of PULC twinning program Abstract Over a decade, Pondicherry University and Loyola College are conducting a twinning Distance Education for the benefit of working people in Chennai. Despite the induction of knowledge through quality faculties and teaching aids, there is a significant difference in effort and result in most distance education programme. Proper and effective Distance Education Programmes demands strategic planning in preparation of course materials and teaching aids. Such planning could be done well if...
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Computer science is the study of the theory, experimentation, and engineering that form the basis for the design and use of computers. Studying computer science and several other courses away from the study center and universities has become easier because of the use of computer itself. The number of students enrolled in universities has increased with the success of e-learning and distance learning centers. Teaching students may differ across universities due to the different approach to development, as well as...
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Understanding Serial Murder and Its Rarity Serial murder is a rare but real act in todayâs world. While there are many factors that go into forming a serial killer, the main focus of this paper will be on childhood and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). Serial killing is often deeply rooted and thoroughly thought out. And although it is important to understand what the killer is doing, it is also necessary to understand why he is doing it. This way, it...
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Introduction Distance education is a medium of teaching and learning that has grown significantly in the past 10 years as indicated by the number of higher education institutions that offer courses and/or full degree programs via distance learning. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) (1999), the number of degree-granting higher education institutions offering distance education courses increased from 33 percent in 1995 to 44 percent in 1997-98. More specifically, the use of computer-based technologies has increased from...
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Research study on Confucius Institute about Cultural Invasion Abstract According to Merriam- Webster Dictionary, definition of culture is âthe customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group also: the characteristic features of everyday existence (such as diversions or a way of life) shared by people in a place or time.â Definition of invasion is â the incoming or spread of something usually hurtfulâ. Combine the two definitions together, what cultural invasion means the incoming...
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The main focus of the assignment is a client (Mr. X, a family member) I have come across who suffers from mental health issues, to be precise depression and psychosis; depression is one of the major causes of psychosis. Main focus of the assignment is on depression, firstly the essay focuses about the illness itself and then about the individualâs concerns as well as looking at the different theories of communications from different psychological perspectives and to finish off with...
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When I was a sophomore, I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, but over the past two years, my condition has improved. I believe things like taking drugs, harming myself, and sleeping the day away, would help my depression because when I were doing those things, I felt better. To this day, I am still depressed, but things like exercise, talking about my feelings, and educating myself on my mental illness has helped reduce the severity of my symptoms. Major...
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The specific aims of this project are to: Developed functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) protocols to demonstrate brain activity in adults diagnosed with synesthesia. Investigate the distribution and localization of brain activity following an auditory or visual (A&V) stimulus. Investigate the effects of hallucinogens on the A&V responses of the same subjects. Functional MR imaging of the brain can provide reliable, predictable responses in a population of adults with synesthesia, given proper screening for the type of synesthesia each has....
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1.3.2 Learning under ODL System To cross over any barrier between members all the while, ODL offers self-organized learning in which the educator and understudies are isolated by reality, utilizing instructional materials, for example, print materials, sound and video tapes, CD ROMs, TV and radio communication, just as sight and sound segments, for example, PCs and satellites transmission. The examination focus encourages the student to explain questions on academic and authoritative quarries. Counseling given by the Academic guides who are...
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Penicillin was one of the first antibiotics discovered by A.Fleming. The accidental findings lead to treatment of worldwide spread disease as penicillin molecule inhibited the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall by mimicking the acyl-D-alanyl-D-alanine of peptide side chain and soon the new peptidoglycan (PGN) formation is stopped and bacteria cell is susceptible to osmotic rupture and therefore killing the bacteria. However, penicillins structure contains highly reactive ÎČ-lactam ring which makes it susceptible to various antibiotic resistance issues. Due to...
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Visiting Dentist: How I Have Chosen My Future Career After I graduate high school, I plan on pursuing a career as a pediatric dentist. I chose this because I enjoy children and would love to get the opportunity to help them; this career can help me do that. I want to be a pediatric dentist because I know how important dental hygiene is, and I want to be the one who helps these children and makes them enjoy going to...
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Should Recreational Use of Marijuana Be Legalized in All 50 States? Introduction Passing from various phases of its use in hem, ropes, and medicines, marijuana now has reached the point of discussions where its legality and illegality have stirred debates across the country. In America, the use of recreational use of marijuana is legal now in many states and in others, there are efforts to obtain its recreational legal status. The debate itself appears intriguing and leads to the question...
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A Philosophical Analysis of Love Philosophy aims to answer various questions about life in a rational and disciplined way, and one, if not the most important, is the understanding of personal love. Love, lifeâs greatest gift and mystery, appears in various kinds and is difficult to distinguish. The love a person feels for his/her partner (romantic love) is very different from their love for their family and friends. It has no boundaries and is very essential for humanity. Love is...
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Introduction The Middle East has proven to be a crucible, occasionally caused by tensions between two ethnic groups, including Jews and Arabs, and two different and incompatible monotheistic faiths, respectively, Judaism and Islam, since the end of World War I and the fall of the Ottoman Empire. Many experts view Israel's ongoing hostility with Palestine as a major source of terrorist activity. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has dominated the spectacular setting of the Middle East for 70 years. International struggles have...
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For Richard Nixon, ending the war in Vietnam was one of his promises made during his election campaign in 1968. He saw that there was monumental opposition to the war by the American Public and by some members of Congress which ultimately led him to declare that he was âgoing to stop that war. Fast.â (Lawrence p138). This promise might have appealed to the American public, however, it has proven to be a much harder promise to fulfill due to...
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Abortion Law in Mississippi Since the U.S. Supreme Court recognized the constitutional right to abortion in the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, abortion issues have surfaced in every election both locally and statewide. Abortion is not a priority but it certainly has helped shape policies and attitudes in the U.S political landscape. Approximately 862,320 abortions occurred in the United States in 2017. The resulting abortion rate of 13.5 abortions per 1,000 women of reproductive age (15â44) represents an 8% decrease...
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What is racism? According to Encyclopedia Britannica, the definition of racism is any action, practice, or belief that reflects the racial worldviewâthe ideology that humans may be divided into separate and exclusive biological entities called âracesâ; that there is a causal link between inherited physical traits and traits of personality, intellect, morality. Racism is not new to any culture. It has existed for many centuries and forms the views of many people across the world. Racism started in America when...
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Historical Context of Immigration in America Imagine being a guest at someoneâs house. How would you feel if you were asked to leave by another guest? Chances are you would probably think the other guest had no authority to ask you to leave, especially considering they are only guests themselves. The country now referred to as the United States of America is a place where people have migrated for over 400 centuries. Letâs go back to the 1600s when the...
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Introduction Abortion has always been controversial and will be the center of public debate for decades. Itâs often discussed from various points of view including moral, religious, philosophical, ethical, and medical. The majority of people either have a personal experience or opinion concerning abortion. Abortion is a delicate topic that touches everyone â man, woman, and child. Many have pondered upon the meaning of abortion. The argument is that every child born should be wanted, and others who believe that...
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Introduction In now days in business world, Marketing Management playing a most important role. Most of aspects of the business world are highly depending on how successfully that business is practice in the Marketing Management. This assignment are more focusing on how the marketing principle of Customer Relationship Marketing (CRM) are practically used for the success of the business. This assignment based on research that used for marketing strategies to successes in business world. Now for this assignment I choose...
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Introduction Before starting the course OB & HRM, I expected to develop my proficiency in the understanding of the human factor in organizational structure. On the basis of the lectures, tutorials, and study material, I forecasted that I would have to deal with interesting issues regarding organizational behavior and human resource management. This included âbut was not limited toâ questions such as âWhy do humans change their behavior when entering an organization?â and âWhat kind of behavior will benefit an...
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Academic Strategies Final Project Abstract This paper includes all the requirements to complete the final project of the Academic Strategies course. Enclosed here is a detailed description of two long-term goals and three short-term goals for each. In conjunction with these goals there are several obstacles that could get in my way of achieving my goals, and plans and strategies on how to get past these obstacles. There is also a schedule of my weekly activities and how I will...
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Case Study: Robert Kuok Hock Nien as a Role Model of a Good Leader Introduction Robert Kuok Hock Nien is a Malaysian business magnate and an active investor. Born on 6 October 1953 in Johor Bahru. His father is a Chinese from Fujin. He is the youngest of three brothers. Robert Kuok is a graduate student from Raffles Institution and English College Johor Bahru. According to Robert Kuok, he began herself into work as an office boy and then starts...
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Abstract Nowadays, new technology becomes one of the most popular things that help people to solve their problems in the easiest way and facility their life. Many people contradict the positive and negative effect of this new technology this research paper talk about the negative effect of new technology. The objective of this term paper is to award people about the negative, dangerous and harmful effects of this new technology by lighting on the negative effect of new technology. Data...
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French Onion Soup Fallout: Aristotleâs Persuasion Model Introduction Think about the last time you persuaded someone to do something. More than likely you did not just think about what to say at the spur of the moment. You thought about what to say, how to say it, and when to say it for a longer period of time. There was deep thought put into the conversation that was going to take place. Panera bread, a well-known restaurant across the United...
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Great Expectations analysis Uncle Pumblechook is Pipâs sloppy and messy uncle. He will shamelessly take credit for Pip's rise in social status throughout the rest of the novel, even though he has nothing to do with it. âUncle Pumblechook: a large hard-breathing middle-aged slow man, with a mouth like a fish, dull staring eyes, and sandy hair standing upright on his head, so that he looked as if he had just been all but choked, and had that moment come...
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It is no secret that early scientific understandings were laden with racism guised as science. From the Valladolid Debates in the mid-16th century to slavery apologists in the 1850s. Even as recently as the late 20th century, scientific racism has been a dark cloud hanging over the scientific community. The concept of scientific racism has always existed, although it manifested itself in various ways. The pseudosciences of the late 19th and early 20th centuries led western cultures to believe that...
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Criminal Procedure Introduction Mark and Cazza, two Solent LLB students were unlawfully arrested and victims of false imprisonment giving the lack of proceedings followed by the police constables Jones and Reed. The police officers (PO) committed innumerable errors â that will be discussed in the following paper â regarding the proceedings of arrest concerned on the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and in the respective Codes of Practice; the use of force and conduction of the interview. During...
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