• On “The Theories and the Theorists: Why Theory is Important for Research” with Børje Holmberg, Michael Graham Moore, and Otto Peters

— At first the question “What is a theory?” was raised with the wish to not exceed five minutes each

— Then Holmberg, Moore, and Peters provided insight into their respective theory

— Finally each of them was asked to reflect on the implications of their respective theory on research into online distance education and e-learning as well as the development of theories in the field in distance education with an outlook into future developments. Only five minutes were given to each for reflecting on these various issues

— After all the audience was invited for a discussion, and the panellists for concluding remarks

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