Please forgive the bending of that famous Yorkshire saying to fit the point I make.
In 2014 many observers considered that MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) would change the face of education. Why spend so much money when Harvard (and others) are giving their stuff away for free?
In 2019 we know different. MOOCs have moderated their numbers and are seen as "tasters" for fee paying courses. Some allow the issue of a certificate (for a fee) but these are not really commercial ventures.
Those benefiting from MOOCs are the institutions that allowed MOOCs to act as a training ground for their Academics, Learning Designers and Technologists. A training ground that has allowed the evolution into fully online programmes of study (fee paying) offered via MOOC platforms such as Coursera and FutureLearn.
So, hands up if you thought MOOCs were a fad that would pass?
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In 2014 many observers considered that MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) would change the face of education. Why spend so much money when Harvard (and others) are giving their stuff away for free?
In 2019 we know different. MOOCs have moderated their numbers and are seen as "tasters" for fee paying courses. Some allow the issue of a certificate (for a fee) but these are not really commercial ventures.
Those benefiting from MOOCs are the institutions that allowed MOOCs to act as a training ground for their Academics, Learning Designers and Technologists. A training ground that has allowed the evolution into fully online programmes of study (fee paying) offered via MOOC platforms such as Coursera and FutureLearn.
So, hands up if you thought MOOCs were a fad that would pass?
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