Stars in My Online Education World: Profiles I met in the 2000s

This episode presents a chronological directory and personal memoir by Morten Flate Paulsen, detailing the influential figures he encountered in the field of online education between 2000 and 2010. Through a series of anecdotes and professional reflections, the author profiles various "stars"—educators, researchers, and pioneers—who shaped the evolution of digital learning and his own career. The episode highlights significant milestones, such as the growth of Learning Management Systems, the rise of social media in pedagogy, and the activities of international organizations like EDEN and ICDE. It also explores specialized topics including web journalism, accessibility for disabled students, and the transition from correspondence to web-based schooling. Ultimately, the source provides a historical narrative of how global networks and individual collaborations transformed the landscape of open and distance learning.The episode is generated by NotebookLM based on this book https://www.nooa.no/stars-in-my-online-education-world-2000-2010/The episode is also related to the open access book "Online Education Growth" https://www.nooa.no/Online-Education-Growth/