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Walden University introduces Tempo Learning

April 21, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Walden University is introducing Tempo Learning, a self-paced educational experience for students who want to earn their degree on their terms. The initial program offered through Tempo Learning…

Adaptive engineering course opens up engineering fundamentals to all

April 19, 2016 by Laura Ascione

The University of New South Wales Australia and adaptive learning provider Smart Sparrow have unveiled what they call the world's first-ever open adaptive engineering course designed to unlock…

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Learning Differences MOOC might help educators target instruction

April 13, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Despite their passion for teaching and commitment to the field, educators around the world – with varying years of experience, teaching different subjects, at different levels, in a…

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Can social media enhance the MOOC experience?

February 29, 2016 by Meris Stansbury

Researchers say ‘yes,’ but only when taking into consideration 3 key issues. Though social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter ... Read more

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Coursera launches project-based courses

February 12, 2016 by Laura Ascione

In a Feb. 11 blog post, Coursera announced it is offering 12 new project-based courses in topics from persuasive writing to computer construction. The blog post references research…

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What should MOOC quality standards look like?

February 15, 2016February 12, 2016 by By Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

As more institutions consider offering MOOCs for credit, often the MOOCs provided by third-party platforms, researchers say it’s imperative to gauge instructional and design effectiveness…but how; and with…

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Can MOOCs be a successful alternative for community colleges?

August 23, 2017January 19, 2016 by By Matt Lawson

While the hype has not panned out, MOOCs did find a good foothold in our nation’s community colleges, where online classes provide scheduling flexibility for nontraditional students dealing…

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Can blended learning reach superstar status with MOOCs?

January 6, 2016 by By Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

The verdict may still be out on the effectiveness of MOOCs on their own to improve learning outcomes and bring value to an institution, but could MOOCs have…

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Most Popular of 2015, No. 6: 5 massive MOOC lessons learned by colleges and universities

December 24, 2015 by By Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris'

Love them or hate them, MOOCs are still a popular option among college and universities. Yet, only the institution that takes note of MOOC evolution via trial-and-error will…

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Is there more to a MOOC than its completion rate?

October 20, 2015October 16, 2015 by By Meris Stansbury, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

Significant cost return-on-investment, massive social networking momentum, and thousands of downloads of one University’s MOOC have led experts to the conclusion that their MOOC initiative is a home-run…

Walden University introduces Tempo Learning

Adaptive engineering course opens up engineering fundamentals to all

Learning Differences MOOC might help educators target instruction

Coursera launches project-based courses

What should MOOC quality standards look like?

Can MOOCs be a successful alternative for community colleges?

Can blended learning reach superstar status with MOOCs?

Most Popular of 2015, No. 6: 5 massive MOOC lessons learned by colleges and universities

Is there more to a MOOC than its completion rate?

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Top Hat Expands AI Capabilities To Further Reinforce Evidence-Based Learning

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