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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) stories

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Crimson Education brings Ivy League programme to Kiwis
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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EdTech leader Crimson Education partners with the University of Pennsylvania to provide an innovative, globe-spanning, hybrid entrepreneurship programme, enhancing both online and traditional classroom-based learning methods.
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Online courses are a disruptive force for the education sector, study finds
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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The rising cost of education will drive the global MOOCs market to exceed $7bn by 2019, growing at a CAGR of over 46%, according to Technavio analysts.
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eLearning course drop-out rates on the rise
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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With drop-out rates at an all time high, eLearning providers are looking at what makes a successful online course.
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Best online course provider revealed
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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MoocLab, the online learning community website, has ranked more than 80 platforms that offer both academic and skill-based online courses.
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Demand for online learning courses through the roof
Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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Demand for technology in education, which can be accessed from any location, has sparked a revolution in the online learning segment.
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A third of Australians not in chosen career
Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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With such high proportions of graduates moving into different careers, Australia’s education system must prepare students for an uncertain future.
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Uni launches first MOOC
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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The University of Auckland has launched its first official Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) on the UK FutureLearn platform.
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Canvas Network builds Minecraft knowledge with MOOCs
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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Teachers can improve their Minecraft skills with two MOOCs from Instructure’s Canvas Network, allowing them to bring gamification into the classroom.
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Kiwi online university launches worldwide
Fri, 1st Nov 2013
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New Zealand launches OERu, revolutionising global education with free online courses from reputable institutions, aiming for wider, affordable access.
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University of Auckland to offer free online courses
Mon, 7th Oct 2013
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The University of Auckland is the latest New Zealand institute to announce a move into the world of massive open online courses (MOOCs).
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Massey MOOCs go live next week
Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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Massey University launches free online courses in agriculture, emergency management, and indigenous studies next week, showcasing NZ's expertise globally.
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University of Waikato launches MOOC
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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The first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to come out of a New Zealand university has been launched by the University of Waikato this week.
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Massey to offer MOOCs
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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Massey University has become the first New Zealand tertiary provider to join an international consortium offering massive open online courses (MOOCs).
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Introducing virtual universities...
Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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Universities in New Zealand are beginning to offer more MOOCs, but there are concerns over cost and student completion rates.