CalArts launches open online game design
New Coursera course explores game design, preparation to pitch ideas for production. The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is ... Read more
MOOCs
What learners do during MOOCs–and why it matters
As MOOCs continue to cement themselves as an important part of the higher education landscape, new qualitative research is taking a look at the experiences and practices of…
6 concerns students have about MOOCs
New qualitative research reveals students may know more about MOOCs than institutions think; have doubts on reliability. MOOCs have the ... Read more
5 massive MOOC lessons learned by colleges and universities
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…
STEM MOOC model gets a next-gen “Strain” treatment
Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, is teaming up video learning company Zaption to offer an innovative new MOOC teaching real-world science concepts based on a unique source…
Largest MOOC ever credits ELL
The humanities aren’t often known for their pull when it comes to attracting a MOOC crowd, but one online learning platform may have found a global crowd pleaser…
Could this overlooked component be the key to MOOC engagement?
Analyzing over 4,000 comments and reviews of the 7 most active and highly-rated MOOCs, researchers say students seem to care deeply about formative and peer assessment strategies in…
Twitter + mini MOOCs = new social sharing called EdCasting
On Saturday (May 30th, 2015), during the Future Learning 2020 Summit, EdCast, a personal learning network platform, announced what it says is a new social media platform that…
Researchers say human element critical for tomorrow’s digital university
A massive new report titled “Preparing for the Digital University: a review of the history and current state of distance, blended and online learning” has laid out a…
3 ways tech can support future digital learning
Institutions of higher education should identify and implement technologies that support student learning, should welcome blended learning environments, and should ensure degree programs adapt to students' digital needs,…