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Is the pedagogy of MOOCs flawed?

E-Learning Provocateur

Her counter argument was that the pedagogical devices that I cited – readings, online discussion forums, social media groups and local meetups – are the same learning and teaching functionalities available in any LMS. As for local meetups, in all my years I have never seen this offered in a regular online course!

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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. Countries that currently attract foreign students to their shores will need to brace for the impact on their local economies, as an ever-increasing proportion of students choose to gain an international education without leaving their home country.

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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. Countries that currently attract foreign students to their shores will need to brace for the impact on their local economies, as an ever-increasing proportion of students choose to gain an international education without leaving their home country.

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Moodle announces launch of Moodle India to service strong uptake of online learning in India and globally

eAbyas Info Solutions

This will be the first time that Indian customers will be able to directly access a comprehensive range of services from the local subsidiary of Moodle. You can get support from our active community forums, access Moodle’s certified integrations, and explore over 1900 open source plugins. billion course enrollments so far.

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7 big opportunities that MOOCs offer corporates

E-Learning Provocateur

Whether it be via the online discussion forum, on one of the associated social media groups, or at a local meetup, suddenly you are introduced to a world of people who are passionate and knowledgeable about the topic. Networking. Participating in a MOOC forms connections with people outside of your organisation. Flipping classrooms.

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Let’s catch up on Learning Pool’s hybrid events from 2021

Learning Pool

According to the World Economic Forum, the gender pay gap is predicted to close in 108 years. If you’re a Boston local, we would also like to invite you to celebrate a year of hybrid events with a summer drinks reception. are black, 9% are Hispanic or Latino and just 2.2% are of Asian background. . Life of a CLO: A Fireside Chat.

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eLearning Conferences 2011

Tony Karrer

link] or www.col.org/OERPolicy December 1, 2010 Security and Defence Learning : International Forum on Technology Assisted Learning and Training for Defence, Security and Emergency Services, 6 th , Hotel InterContinental Berlin, Berlin, Germany. www.online-educa.com December 1-3, 2010 Worldwide Forum on Education and Culture , Rome, Italy.