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Are Upstart Online Providers Getting Better at Teaching Than Traditional Colleges?

Edsurge

But now that companies like Coursera have grown into edtech giants— the company went public in March and is valued at more than $3 billion—he was curious to see what their offerings are like these days. Talbert had taken MOOCs back when they first started and was unimpressed. That can be good and that can be bad. The grading was peer graded.]

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Pros and Cons of Using eLearning Software in Your Classroom

Educational Technology Guy

Study in real-time eLearning exceeds borders, covers distances between people, and fills their knowledge gaps at the same time. All you need is a device and software, like Google Hangouts Meet, Zoom, Join.me, GoToMeeting, or other tools that facilitate studying. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Guest post: Caston Binger Explains How the Digital Revolution Has Transformed Education

EdTech4Beginners

Students can find information on any topic they study with a simple Google search. One great example of this is the website Coursera. Coursera also has a built-in assessment tool that allows educators to measure student progress. The result is that education is more efficient and effective than ever before.

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OPINION: Meet certificates and “microcredentials” — they could be the future of higher education

The Hechinger Report

Last year, some 68 percent of adults considering enrolling in education preferred nondegree pathways, up from 50 percent the year before, a study by Strada Education , a nonprofit focused on forging pathways between education and employment, found. Credit: Johns Hopkins University Press.

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10 Wonderful Christmas Gift Ideas for Mom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Google Docs, Notion, Pages, Canva Docs , etc). Smart Home Device Consider a smart home device, like a Google Nest or an Amazon Echo. Platforms like MasterClass, Coursera, or Udemy offer a range of courses, from cooking to photography to writing. Check out our full list of best study websites.

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What If No One Seeks Credit for a Credit-Eligible MOOC?

Edsurge

In 2013, the American Council on Education recommended colleges accept for credit 12 specific MOOCs offered by Coursera and Udacity. Leah Belsky, senior vice president for enterprise at Coursera, also believes credit-eligible MOOCs have promise. The way I would judge success is not, ‘Do people pay for credit?’"

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The Still-Evolving Future of University Credentials

Edsurge

The growth of educational platform companies such as Coursera and 2U is being driven in part by a surge in demand for certificate programs and “alternative credential” offerings. And major companies and industry groups are increasingly getting into the credentialing game, exemplified by firms such as IBM and Google.

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