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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Curtin wins global edX Prize for exceptional teaching

Curtin wins global edX Prize for exceptional teaching | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Curtin University’s outstanding Autism and Mental Health course has won the prestigious 2023 edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online Teaching and
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How are online education companies managing through turbulent times?

How are online education companies managing through turbulent times? | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Towards the end of 2022 I wrote a post about the turbulence being experienced by online education companies that partner with universities. This was on the back of a raft of negative company announcements about their performance and financial health. There’s been a number of changes since then an
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The Future Belongs to Online Learners — But Only If Programs Can Help Them Succeed.

The Future Belongs to Online Learners — But Only If Programs Can Help Them Succeed. | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Jeff Maggioncalda, the CEO of Coursera, can’t hide his excitement about AI. He has ChatGPT on his phone and his iPad, and our 45-minute conversation i
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Massive List of MOOC Platforms Around the World in 2023

Massive List of MOOC Platforms Around the World in 2023 | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Comprehensive list of online course platforms worldwide, offering hundreds of thousands of courses.
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FutureLearn's Turbulent Year Culminates in Price Hike as CEO Departs — Class Central

FutureLearn's Turbulent Year Culminates in Price Hike as CEO Departs — Class Central | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
FutureLearn’s subscription plan is now comparable in price to Coursera’s, but it doesn’t offer nearly as much.
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Curtin University

Curtin University | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Curtin University is Western Australia's largest and most culturally diverse university, with over 50,000 students from over 130 countries. As a world-class, internationally focused institution, Curtin’s mission is to change minds, lives and the world through leadership, innovation and excellence in teaching and research.
Curtin is ranked amongst the world’s best. In the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020, Curtin asserted its position amongst the top one per cent of universities worldwide, thanks to its growing reputation as a research-intensive university. Curtin also ranked 20th globally for universities under the age of 50 in the QS World University Rankings 2019 and received a five-star overall excellence rating in the QS Stars rating.
Curtin is committed to improving the digital learning experience for all students by creating engaging, interactive MOOCs and MicroMasters programs on highly desired topics. Curtin University offers credit for a number of MicroMasters programs. Students may apply to Curtin and if accepted, can pursue an accelerated and less expensive Master’s Degree.
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Yale's happiness course is revamped for teens on Coursera.

Yale's happiness course is revamped for teens on Coursera. | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it

The class focuses on things teens can do to feel happier — making social connections, maintaining a sense of free time and being more "other" oriented.

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Tips on making MOOCs

Tips on making MOOCs | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Two online learning experts share lessons gained during a decade of developing and refining massive open online courses (Moocs)
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Massive Open Online Courses Are Multiplying at a Rapid Pace - A view from 2012 - How far have we come?

Massive Open Online Courses Are Multiplying at a Rapid Pace - A view from 2012 - How far have we come? | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Massive open online courses are the educational happening of the moment. Everyone wants in. No one is quite sure what they’re getting into.
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edX Launches Try It Courses in High-demand Digital and Tech Skills

edX Launches Try It Courses in High-demand Digital and Tech Skills | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Bite-sized courses give learners a free taste of online learning in career-relevant topics, creating new on-ramps to in-demand tech and business training programs
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Mini-MOOCs!
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The Business of Online Education: A Deep Dive Into Coursera's Financials

The Business of Online Education: A Deep Dive Into Coursera's Financials | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
Discover how Coursera makes money, its different segments, revenue growth, margins, and more.
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20 Most Cited Research Papers on MOOCs

20 Most Cited Research Papers on MOOCs | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
To get an overview of the topics and trends in the research on MOOCs, Class Central has created a list of the most cited research papers on MOOCs.
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Hank And John Green Launch YouTube College Credit Program

Hank And John Green Launch YouTube College Credit Program | MOOCs, SPOCs and next generation Open Access Learning | Scoop.it
The brothers announced their new educational initiative, Study Hall, a partnership with Arizona State University and YouTube.
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