MOOCs as the Remedy for Higher Education Abstract Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have recently developed into a popular topic of discussion in higher education forum. Undeniably there are a lot of problems existing in current mode of traditional higher education such as affordability, quality and flexibility. This paper will argue that MOOCs serve as a remedy to address the problems of higher education. 1) MOOCs are made to be affordable to every student who would like to learn, resolving
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Research Proposal Brand and Consumer Behaviour of Innocent Module title: Research Methods Module number: M25BSS Module Leader: Dr Steve Jew By: Mahdieh Mehrabi Moezabadi (SID: 3576238) MBA MARKETING 1. Title 2. Background 3. Preliminary Review of Literature 4. Research Questions and Objectives 4.1. Questions 4.2. Objectives 5. Research Plan 5.1. Research Perspectives 5.2. Research Design 5.3. Data collection 5.3.1. Methods 5.3.1.1. Secondary Data 5.3.1.2. Primary data 5.3.2. Use of primary
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Cyprus perceptions and concerns about UAVs utilization in National Guard Stelios Nikolaou Communication Department Cyprus, Nicosia steliosloukanikolaou@gmail.com Abstract- In today's age of modern technology, the trend for even larger and broader use of unmanned air vehicles is evident, especially in the military sector. These modern designed aircrafts, autonomously or remote controlled, have already shown that they will play an important role in the future global environment. The research
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| | | When: May 6, 2011 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: University of North Carolina Wilmington Communication Studies Department Leutze Hall 125 Studio via video TABLE OF CONTENTS I. The Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A. Target Buying Incentive . . .
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CHAPTER I The Problem and Its Setting Introduction Study habits are the ways that you study - the habits that you have formed during your school years. Study habits can be good ones, or bad ones. Good study habits include being organized, keeping good notes, reading your textbook, listening in class, and working every day. Bad study habits include skipping class, not doing your work, watching TV or playing video games instead of studying, and losing your work. It means you are not distracted
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E-Leader Croatia 2011 Case Studies in Channels of Distribution Donald K. Hsu, PhD Associate Professor Division of Business Administration Dominican College Orangeburg, New York, USA Abstract Case studies were employed as research tools, for undergraduate and MBA students for 25+ years. The International Management course was taught in two classes at an undergraduate Business program. Channel of Distribution course was given at a MBA program. Real-world examples were utilized and applied
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question addressed in past literature. The majority of the research focused on the relationship between the Big Five trait domains and academic achievement i.e., academic satisfaction and course change intention (O’Connor, & Paunonen, 2007). Studies consistently found that personality, specifically conscientiousness predicted academic performance (Noftle, & Robins, 2007). In contrast, little research had been done to specifically explore the relationship between academic performance and fit
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satisfaction (Sasser). Satisfied clients form a fundamental economic efficiency for a firm especially organizations in the hospitality industry. It ensures client loyalty and thus constant business retention for the firm (Viglon.). 1.2 Background of the study. The tourism and hospitality industry is a service industry. It deals with the retail of high end luxuries. The core drive of such an industry is the ability to market its services in abide to attract new clients. Marketing enable the firm to retain
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In the rapidly changing business environments of the developed economies organisations must learn to adapt or die. Are the challenges of organisational change best approached from the perspective of the scientific model of management or that of the human relations model of management? Introduction The environment of all businesses is rapidly changing at an extraordinary rate (Griffin & Moorhead, 2012). In industries, such as entertainment, fashion, social media and retail, there are many
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DIFFUSION OF TECHNOLOGY Introduction Several studies have been conducted on adoption of technology, but the most outstanding adoption model is provided by Rogers in his book, Diffusion of innovations. Medlin (2001) notes that Rodgers’ diffusion of innovations theory is the best suitable for exploring the adoption of technology in the educational setting. In most cases, research in diffusion incorporates technological innovations thus (Rodgers, 2003) uses the term “innovation” and “technology” synonymously
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