Two perspectives on e-learning design: A synopsis of a U. S. and a European analysis

Published version of an article from the journal: International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning. Also available from the publisher: http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/1783 This article seeks to examine e-learning design arising from two educational traditions: the United States of America and Europe. The research question is: Broadly, what kinds of pedagogy, instructional design models, or didactical models are established and proposed for e-learning design on the two continents? Two researchers examined multiple articles and texts in an effort to discern the prominent approaches in their respective regions. The analysis is tripartite: First, the educationa…