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How Blockbuster MOOCs Could Shape the Future of Teaching

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After all, so-called MOOCs, or massive open online courses, were meant to open education to as many learners as possible, and in many ways they are more like books (digital ones, packed with videos and interactive quizzes) than courses. There isn’t a New York Times bestseller list for online courses, but perhaps there should be.

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

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News that Arizona State University and edX have archived 10 of their 14 Global Freshman Academy courses raises questions about the viability and purpose of credit-eligible MOOCs. She suggests that first-year students may need more academic and social supports and wraparound services than a la carte MOOCs provide. And yet, only 0.47

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

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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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What If Free Online Courses Weren’t Inside 'Walled Gardens'?

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Large-scale online courses called MOOCs can get millions of registered users over time. But one online learning pioneer, Stephen Downes, says that these free resources are not living up to their full potential to help students and professors. Downes has a special relationship to MOOCs.

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10+ Ways to Recharge Your Batteries Over the Summer

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12+ Missions Covering Various K12 Content for Meaningful Learning

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In my book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions , I introduce mission minded learning. Students are presented with a choice of digital missions with real world impact instead of typical homework or tasks. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go.

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MOOC-Ed: Coaching Digital Learning, Unit 2 Reflection

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Here is my Unit 2 reflection for the MOOC-Ed, Coaching Digital Learning: Cultivating a Culture of Change. Unit 2 focuses on the development of your PLN (Professional Learning Network) and becoming a "Connected Educator". Utilizing Google+ communities and hangouts has brought collaboration to a whole new level for me!

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