1. Paradigmatic Struggles in Academia Emerging Difficulties with Delivering Learning Online Kelly Edmonds University of Calgary
2. Main topics 1. Trends in Online Learning 2. Fundamental Issues 3. Organizational Implications 2a. Economic Forces 2b. Philosophical Resistance 2c. Political Tensions Context: Mainstream North American universities
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6. Economic Forces Philosophical Resistance Political Challenges Tensions in academia Fundamental Issues Online learning is a contested area of practice (Webber, 2006)
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10. If online learning as a delivery method is deemed worthwhile, a change in institutional culture on all levels will be necessary. Moore (2004)
17. Conclusion Change Org Model Rapid technological changes Online minimally developed Higher Education Institutions Current Landscape New Players Higher ed lagging