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?In Move Towards More Online Degrees, Coursera Introduces Its First Bachelor’s

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When free online courses known as MOOCs began to take off in 2012 , their pitch to investors often included jargon around “disrupting” the way education is accessed and consumed. And today, one of the largest MOOC providers, Coursera, announced it’s going one step further in that direction, with its first fully online bachelor’s degree.

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Educators Team Up to Respond to Sudden Rise of ChatGPT

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Educators around the world are shifting into learning and organizing mode in response to the release of ChatGPT and other new AI chatbots that have brought a mix of excitement and panic to education. Learn more about EdSurge ethics and policies here and supporters here.);

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Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

The CoolCatTeacher

This is a podcast for all education trailblazers seeking the cutting edge of professional growth. As a teacher committed to improving teaching and improving our professional development, I'm thrilled to share this conversation about how professional development can and is improving.

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As Corporate World Moves Toward Curated ‘Microlearning,’ Higher Ed Must Adapt

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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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From Ed to Edtech or in Pursuit of It

RafranzDavis.com

When I think of my career in education and what I accomplished in school edtech, I still feel joy in that reflection. I loved the way that technology constantly changed, even if how we approached it in professional learning was always at least 5 years behind the curve. I just really want to remain education adjacent…and happy.

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Fueled by Big Rounds, Edtech Funding Surges to $887M in First Half of 2017

Edsurge

put $150 million in Hero K12 , and Bain Capital, whose Double Impact Fund is on the hunt for promising (and lucrative) education teams. EverFi $190 million $251 million Hero K12 $150 million $150 million Grammarly $110 million $110 million Coursera $64 million $210 million AltSchool $40 million $173 million MasterClass $35 million $56.4

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?We Don’t Need More Alternatives to College

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When MissionU emerged on the scene last year branding itself as an alternative to college, it ruffled feathers in higher education. Even Coursera, which has historically partnered with universities, jumped on the employer bandwagon, announcing a new content partnership with Google this year. Higher education leaders have taken note.