CHiLOs: A New Virtual Learning Environment for Large Scale Online Courses

Abstract

This research reports the development of a new online platform for Large Scale Online Courses (LSOCs) that combines e-textbooks and a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Moodle or Canvas in an effort to increase course completion rates. The platform, called Creative Higher Education Learning Objects (CHiLOs), consists of e-textbooks, e-lectures, digital badges, and learner’s communities.