Robert Hogan

Robert Hogan was previously an Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of the South Pacific. His areas of research include science education and e-learning. His most recent research was a $100,000 grant supported by the World Health Organization to develop a blended and mobile learning chemistry course for the Pacific. Previously, Bob was Associate Vice President at Florence Darlington Technical College where he developed the online campus and wrote and received a $450,000 FIPSE grant to develop online partnerships among eight colleges in France, Germany, Spain, the United States, and England. Dr. Hogan received his M.S. from New York University in physical oceanography, and his doctorate from the University of Central Florida in science education. Bob has also worked as a systems engineer for Lockheed Martin and a science editor for Harcourt Brace. He has a large number of publications in the field of distance learning and loves to scuba dive.

Publications

Transnational Distance Learning and Building New Markets for Universities
Robert Hogan. © 2012. 332 pages.
When online learning began more than two decades ago, many universities envisioned the creation of international student markets, but this has only recently become a reality. The...
Succeeding in Transnational Distance Learning
Robert Hogan. © 2012. 18 pages.
This chapter reviews issues universities must consider to be successful in Transnational Distance Learning (TDL), as well as challenges. New technology, finances, competition for...
Distance Learning Challenges Facing Two World Regional Universities
Sandra Sookram, Robert Hogan. © 2012. 17 pages.
The University of the West Indies and the University of the South Pacific are the only two regional universities in the world. Together they serve 29 small island nations spread...
How to be a Transnational Distance Learning Winner
Robert Hogan. © 2012. 20 pages.
Transnational Distance Learning (TDL) holds great promise for universities that are able to capitalize on the emerging market. This chapter discusses strategic planning...
Societal Issues, Legal Standards, & International Realities Universities Face in the Distance-Learning Market
Robert Hogan. © 2010. 18 pages.
In today’s global economy, both students and workers need to be lifelong learners. While some universities have been slow to recognize these changing needs, others have quickly...