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Could Coursera Become as Prestigious as Harvard? This Expert Thinks So.

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The book looks back on Levine’s long sweep of experience, and uses trends he’s seen firsthand to encourage people to think differently about what might be coming next. Meanwhile, the growth of online programs could change the role of reputation and prestige in higher education. It doesn't matter if I learned what I learned at Harvard.

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How online learning changed the post-covid era

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Without further ado, here’s how pre- and post-Covid education differs and how online classes changed. Before Covid Online education wasn’t introduced during the pandemic. In fact, online learning classes have been a thing for a while now.

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Online Learning's 'Greatest Hits'

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From the very start of digital education, the big question has always been: ”How can students learn effectively, if they’re not face-to-face with their instructors?” As sophisticated digital skills—capabilities ironically found more commonly among students—became decisive, two new trends emerged.

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Harvard and MIT Launch Nonprofit to Increase College Access

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What would you do if you had $800 million to build a new nonprofit to support innovation in online learning? The $800 million underpinning the effort derived from a controversial decision by the two universities in 2021 to sell their edX online learning platform to 2U.

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Pros and Cons of Using eLearning Software in Your Classroom

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Sure, having specialized software for learning is great, but these will at least start you off on the right foot. Instant verification Online learning software allows controlling the learning process better and watching out for academic dishonesty. And, without a doubt, it has disadvantages.

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How Innovations in Voice Technology Are Reshaping Education

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Voice, after all, is one of the most natural ways to interface with technology, says Coursera’s Alexander Sanchez. As a senior product manager, Sanchez looks for innovative opportunities to maximize learning experiences across devices and technologies. How do you imagine Coursera students using voice to support their learning?

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

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The premise back then was that classes would make high-quality online education accessible for all—and for free. And popular providers like Coursera and edX are increasingly partnering with colleges and universities to offer MOOC-based degrees online. And so, a lot of people are gonna be needing to learn new skills.

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