A few ideas with a bit of a UX slant:
Don’t let the interface get in my way
I think Samuel touched on some interesting issues in this comment about keeping the UX of e-learning platforms simple. I especially like this part: “Smart”. I don’t want a smart interface. I want a dumb, consistent interface. No autoplay, no popups, no clickjacking, no arcane icons, no scroll hijacking." There could be something in this regarding the fact that learners are there to learn, not to be “wowed” (read: distracted) by a “fancy” interface.
Avoiding distractions when learning online: for those of us without a zen state of mind
Some facets of our digital life are destroying our ability to concentrate. What do we do about it? Are there any tools that could be used to block notifications and other distractions while learners are going through a course?