Exploring the ‘dark side’ of MOOCs
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are the latest higher-education trend to capture attention, but not everyone is convinced that MOOCs are the solution to accessible post-secondary education. A…
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ACE addresses MOOCs’ potential
MOOC--better known to some as a massive open online course--was the unofficial buzzword of the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. on March 4…
One reporter’s experience taking a MOOC
"Alas, I busted my deadline," writes Washington Post reporter Nick Anderson. "As I write this, my assignment was due 13 hours ago. In this case, I was not…
More elite universities offer free online courses
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — More of the world's elite universities are joining the rush to offer "massive open online courses," but it's still uncertain whether so-called MOOCs will…
Five Coursera MOOCs recommended for credit
As massive open online courses (MOOCs) continue to soar in popularity, some administrators continue to assert that MOOCs lack the high quality and credit-worthiness of traditional college courses.…
New report predicts MOOCs, tablets will boom
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and tablet computing are two technologies expected to see mainstream use in the next year or less, according to the 2013 New Media…
Top higher-education technology news: February 2013
The nation’s largest MOOC platform says it will offer certification to students who complete its courses … Colleges turn to learning analytics programs to boost student retention ……
Coursera will offer certificates for MOOC completion
Coursera, a company that partners with universities to create and offer massive open online courses (MOOCs), has announced plans to offer students verified certificates for the completion of…
Survey suggests need for campus innovation
A majority of Americans still believe college is very or extremely important in order to experience the "American Dream"—but 83 percent also believe that U.S. colleges and universities…
New open online course network includes schools of any size
The open online course movement has taken off in a big way this year, but until now it has been limited mainly to elite universities that have struck…