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Monetization Over Massiveness: Breaking Down MOOCs by the Numbers in 2016

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The modern massive open online course movement, which began when the first “MOOCs” were offered by Stanford professors in late 2011, is now half a decade old. In that time, MOOC providers have raised over $400 million and now employ more than a thousand staff. Here is a quick overview of what’s happened in 2016. Class Central.

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In China, Online Degrees on Hold, Even as MOOCs Rise

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In fact, the country has no institution that is approved to deliver online degrees, even though it has moved rapidly to embrace MOOCs, free or low-cost online courses offered to millions throughout the country. advances in online pedagogy, such as flipped classrooms and MOOCs. MOOCs have proven wildly popular in China.

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5 Essential Practices for Designated and Integrated ELD

The CoolCatTeacher

They have a new classroom management tool called Collections. The new classroom management features in Metaverse are free to try with promo code ARforEDU. Today’s Sponsor: Metaverse is a powerful augmented reality app.

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Tight on Goals, Flexible on Means: Universal Design for Learning Empowers Opportunity Youth

Digital Promise

In 2016, we had our first participant from a YouthBuild International program in Mexico City. Redesign physical spaces in schools and classrooms to reflect the UDL framework. The Fellows also participate in a MOOC focused on understanding and responding to learning differences in their classroom. Learn More.

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EdSurge HigherEd Year in Review: Our Top Higher Education Stories of 2018

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While not quite the “Year of the MOOC,” 2018 saw a resurgence in interest around the ways these massive open online courses are delivering free (and more often these days, not free) online education around the world, and how these providers are increasingly turning to traditional institutions of learning. Cheating on Chegg?

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2016 and Beyond: The Future of Classroom Technology by @MelanieNathan

TeacherCast

Widespread public interest surrounds new technologies in the classroom. With many communities anxious to enhance local school systems and increase opportunities for students, teachers and pupils, 2016 appears poised to witness a lot of exciting new developments in the world of education technology. Ubiquitous Computers on The Horizon.

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10 Experts’ Predictions for Education and Technology in 2016

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2016 is now well underway, but few could say how it will end or what major changes we’ll see as the year unfurls. Technology and the classroom – major trends and challenges. In 2016, I believe the world of edtech will explore new ways to create active learning environments that inspire engagement and innovative thinking.