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The truth about MooCs and bootcamps: Their biggest benefit isn't creating more coders

The truth about MooCs and bootcamps: Their biggest benefit isn't creating more coders | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
The world needs more software programmers and MooCs and coding bootcamps promise to deliver the needed skills. But as an on-ramp to becoming a developer, they have debatable value.
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Are SPOCs a better option for online education than MOOCs?

Are SPOCs a better option for online education than MOOCs? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"MOOCs created a storm in higher education , but they still didn't prove themselves. SPOCs, on the other hand, are closer to the objectives of higher education institutions. They are not a replacement of teachers; SPOCs are teachers' sidekicks. Also, they pave the way for future more successful MOOCs.

elearning at eCampus ULg's curator insight, April 18, 2016 11:30 AM
Not the right question but underlining their particularities can only be helpfull
Shannon Johnson's curator insight, April 24, 2016 7:36 AM
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Book Review: A Guide for MOOC Course Developers and Facilitators “The MOOC Case Book”

Book Review: A Guide for MOOC Course Developers and Facilitators “The MOOC Case Book” | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Following is a review of “The MOOC Case Book: Case Studies in MOOC Design, Development and Implementation” the second-place winner of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)’s Division of Distance Learning (DDL) Book Award, 2016. The “MOOC Case Book” is a collection of case studies written by (mostly) educators sharing their experiences developing,…
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Rising Cost of Education to Boost the Global MOOCs Market by 2019, Says Technavio

Rising Cost of Education to Boost the Global MOOCs Market by 2019, Says Technavio | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
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