Background Prevailing health care structures and cultures restrict intraprofessional
communication, inhibiting knowledge dissemination and impacting the translation of …

The increasingly prevalent use of Internet in schools and homes has resulted in
asynchronous online discussion becoming an increasingly common means to facilitate …

Internet and social media platforms such as YouTube are an emblem of information on
demand, but, their educative value, especially for conceptually rich domains, such as …

Asynchronous online discussion boards are an effective tool for developing and enhancing
critical thinking skills and writing in online as well as in-person courses. In this teacher-ready …

Most studies on traditional asynchronous online discussion suggest that facilitating
dialogue, that is, commenting forum activities, result in better learning and performance …

It is now possible to create flexible learning environments without time and distance barriers
on the internet. However, research has shown that learners typically experience isolation …

In this research we explore aspects of learning, social interaction and community across
online learning, also known as distance learning, in higher education. We measure the …

As children now spend considerable time reading electronic media, digital reading skills and
good reading comprehension are essential. However, many studies agree that screen …

Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) have been growing in popularity with educational
researchers, instructors, and learners in online environments. Online discussions are as …

The growth of asynchronous online discussion (AOD) in primary, secondary, undergraduate,
and post-graduate contexts and courses has resulted in a growing body of literature that …