Differences between a MOOC Course and Traditional Online Course

Differences between a MOOC Course and Traditional Online Course

Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOCs, are changing the way we learn online. A MOOC allows a large number of students to learn online at their own pace. Students use open-source material and peer feedback to interact within the course. Top universities like Stanford...
3 Questions to Ask When Developing High-Quality MicroMasters Courses

3 Questions to Ask When Developing High-Quality MicroMasters Courses

Deciding to present your curriculum to the world via a MicroMasters MOOC is an excellent decision!  This environment opens doors for learners that they may have perceived as being closed.  Work, family, and other obligations leave many with the impression that they...
4 Things to Consider When Developing Higher-ed eLearning Content

4 Things to Consider When Developing Higher-ed eLearning Content

Whether termed distance education, online learning, web-based instruction, or eLearning, college and university enrollment in web-based courses shows no sign of slowing. The Digital Learning Compass: Distance Education Enrollment Report 2017 finds that over six...
Benefits of Micro-Credentialing in Higher Education

Benefits of Micro-Credentialing in Higher Education

For years, institutions of higher learning have been diversifying their course offerings to appeal to more students. Not only are they offering a wider range of subjects in traditional study areas, they are capitalizing on technology to mix and match face-to-face and...