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Much Ado About MOOCs: Where Are We in the Evolution of Online Courses?

Edsurge

A lot has changed since 2012 or, the year the New York Times dubbed the "Year of the MOOC." Today, many MOOC providers now charge a fee. And popular providers like Coursera and edX are increasingly partnering with colleges and universities to offer MOOC-based degrees online. But the big change in 2018 was MOOC-based degrees.

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SXSWedu 2017: Ones to Watch and What to Know

Edsurge

This meetup will bring together innovators and edtech thinkers in the community college space to discuss ways of increasing the number of college graduates. The panel session will explore how leveraging data, new postsecondary models and hiring practices can make these opportunities more accessible for the students who want them. EdSurge 9:30 a.m.

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Why I'm Still Bullish About the State of Edtech

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More than $1 billion in headline-grabbing transactions are likely to be announced at the event. It’s hard to remember now, but many industry colleagues felt edtech was a frothy market in 2017. MOOCs topped the cycle in 2012. A small but mighty movement was building – and it needed time to grow. OPMs topped the cycle in 2015.

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Course Round-Up: Summer Learning for Educators

MIND Research Institute

Plus, we can do many of these events or tasks in our pajamas, or even by the pool! Below, we have collected some Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) as well as open courseware, so you can choose your own learning adventure this summer. Summer 2017. Increase Your Math Knowledge. Mathematical Mindsets. Stanford University.

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The EDEN interviews: Stefan Hrastinski

Learning with 'e's

For the past 4 or 5 years I have recorded video conversatiins with keynote speakers who have presented at EDEN events. We also spent some time debating the evolution and trajectory of MOOCs and their significance for the future of education. Unported License.

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Back to #EDEN

Learning with 'e's

I have been associated with the organisation and its various events, projects and people, since 1996. It was the first international education event I had ever attended, and I remember sharing the stage with Gilly Salmon and Sally Reynolds. MOOCs; and a whole host of other innovations have been birthed during this time.

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Higher Education Joins the Blockchain Party

Edsurge

Komarny, formerly the Chief Digital Office at the University of Texas, kicked off the event explaining why some higher-ed leaders are thinking of applying blockchain technology to credentialing. What’s the hype? In addition, there has been a growing trend in higher ed around microcredentials, or short-term graduate and certificate programs.