MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning
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Examining the development of the Massive Open Online Course and its variants.
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2U completes purchase of edX, creating 'free to degree' platform

2U completes purchase of edX, creating 'free to degree' platform | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
The online learning platform absorbs the nonprofit started by Harvard and MIT to expand its reach. Philosophical concerns linger, but edX partners will benefit from new investment.
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Are Upstart Online Providers Getting Better at Teaching Than Traditional Colleges?

Are Upstart Online Providers Getting Better at Teaching Than Traditional Colleges? | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
A decade ago, large-scale online courses known as MOOCs were all the rage, touted as a possible alternative to traditional college and celebrated i
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Using Open Education Resources (OERs) to make a real-world impact: The Sustainable Global Food Systems MOOC

Using Open Education Resources (OERs) to make a real-world impact: The Sustainable Global Food Systems MOOC | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
In this fifth post for the Mini-series “Open for Good: Five Years of Open Education Resources at the University of Edinburgh” Lizzy Garner-Foy, Instructional Designer in the Educational Design and …
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Live2Coursera app for Zoom now available to help educators bridge the digital divide

Live2Coursera app for Zoom now available to help educators bridge the digital divide | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
By Shravan Goli, Chief Product Officer, Coursera  Today, the Live2Coursera app for Zoom is available for free download in the Zoom App Marketplace.
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2U, edX to combine to create online learning behemoth

2U, edX to combine to create online learning behemoth | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Online learning provider company to buy assets of nonprofit MOOC pioneer to create a new entity reaching 50 million learners.
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How moocs became platforms –

How moocs became platforms – | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Richard Terry Over the last few years, public scrutiny and concern over the social impact of digital platforms has increased, even leading some to describe the current era as one of ‘surveillance capitalism’. As policymakers propose new regulations to curtail the powers of ‘Big Tech’, it has become clear that ever finer-grained detail of our public and private…
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MOOC: How to make a MOOC?

MOOC: How to make a MOOC? | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Offered by Novosibirsk State University . This course made by Novosibirsk State University and Lektorium, one of the largest MOOC publisher ... Enroll for free.
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Contemporary approaches to University teaching MOOC: Enrol now

Contemporary approaches to University teaching MOOC: Enrol now | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
A free course covering key introductory learning and teaching concepts and strategies for those in their first few years of university teaching.
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What If Free Online Courses Weren’t Inside 'Walled Gardens'?

What If Free Online Courses Weren’t Inside 'Walled Gardens'? | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Large-scale online courses called MOOCs can get millions of registered users over time. But one online learning pioneer, Stephen Downes, says tha
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In New Push to Grow Online Degree Offerings, Coursera Changes Revenue-Sharing Options

In New Push to Grow Online Degree Offerings, Coursera Changes Revenue-Sharing Options | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Ten years ago when two Stanford professors started Coursera, many of the big-name colleges the company partnered with offered few online courses. An
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From Students to Learners: Tecmilenio's Transition —

From Students to Learners: Tecmilenio's Transition — | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Tecmilenio once again takes the lead in educational innovation by launching the Center for the Development of Competencies (CDC).
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Constructive criticism of Coursera –

Constructive criticism of Coursera – | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Well it's taken me over 3 and a half years, but I've finally completed another mooc. I use the term completed loosely, because while I consumed all the content, I didn't submit any of the assignments. In other words, I completed the course as far as my personal learning needs are concerned, while still feeding…
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What Taking a MOOC Was Like in 2012, During The Year of the MOOC

What Taking a MOOC Was Like in 2012, During The Year of the MOOC | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
I describe the MOOC experience back when MOOCs were at their peak popularity.
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Creating MOOC-Based Bachelor Degrees

Creating MOOC-Based Bachelor Degrees | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Many students, especially adult students, have started earning a degree but never completed. Merging a stackable into degree programs may be the answer to getting these students the credentials they need to get back into the workforce. In this interview, Adam Fein discusses the University of North Texas’ decision to offer MOOC-based bachelor degrees, how […]
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Coursera’s IPO Filing Shows Growing Revenue and Loss During a Pandemic

Coursera’s IPO Filing Shows Growing Revenue and Loss During a Pandemic | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
This afternoon, Coursera filed its S-1 paperwork, offering a first look at how the Mountain View, Calif.-based online education provider is faring a
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The Pedagogy of MOOCs

The Pedagogy of MOOCs | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
There is a great deal of energy, enthusiasm, and change happening in today’s education sector.

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