MOOC Online Learning Reference 
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
A lot has changed since 2012 or, the year the New York Times dubbed the "Year of the MOOC." The premise back then was that classes would make high-quality online education accessible for all—and for free. Today, many MOOC providers now charge a fee. So the rate at which new users are coming into the MOOC space is decreasing.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 13, 2017
In 2013, MIT began offering online programs for working professionals to meet learners across the globe. Until lately, those online MIT courses have somewhat resembled so-called massive open online courses, or MOOCs, says Clara Piloto, director of global programs at MIT Professional Education. says Piloto.
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Edsurge
MARCH 12, 2020
Many K-12 schools this week have cancelled in-person classes and announced a shift to online teaching. But at least one online-learning expert thinks that's a bad decision, especially for vulnerable students. A growing body of evidence suggests that online learning works least well for our most vulnerable learners.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 1, 2020
There is a dearth of evidence to help teachers make informed choices on how to allocate time to asynchronous vs. synchronous online learning. By looking at research into online learning and human development, we can begin to grapple with the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Let’s start with the basics.
Edsurge
JUNE 16, 2023
He has ChatGPT on his phone and his iPad, and our 45-minute conversation is peppered with references to Coursera’s newest personal learning assistant, “Coach.” Stueve started her online learning journey four years ago — first in community college, and then at the University of Florida.
Edsurge
MAY 30, 2019
He’s the guy who coined the term MOOC, short for Massive Open Online Course, which then was a reference to multiplayer video games. As a result of that, universities have been slow to catch on to things like online learning as a broad structure. But this tweet was a biting critique of where higher ed is heading.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Just outside the walls of the ivory tower, a transformation is underway in the world of corporate learning, and those of us at colleges and universities should pay attention. Corporate learning and development, often referred to as L&D, is radically different than just a few years ago.
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