Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) stories

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.

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.

With drop-out rates at an all time high, eLearning providers are looking at what makes a successful online course.

MoocLab, the online learning community website, has ranked more than 80 platforms that offer both academic and skill-based online courses.

Demand for technology in education, which can be accessed from any location, has sparked a revolution in the online learning segment.

With such high proportions of graduates moving into different careers, Australia’s education system must prepare students for an uncertain future.

The University of Auckland has launched its first official Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) on the UK FutureLearn platform.

Teachers can improve their Minecraft skills with two MOOCs from Instructure’s Canvas Network, allowing them to bring gamification into the classroom.

New Zealand launches OERu, revolutionising global education with free online courses from reputable institutions, aiming for wider, affordable access.

The University of Auckland is the latest New Zealand institute to announce a move into the world of massive open online courses (MOOCs).

Massey University launches free online courses in agriculture, emergency management, and indigenous studies next week, showcasing NZ's expertise globally.

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.

Massey University has become the first New Zealand tertiary provider to join an international consortium offering massive open online courses (MOOCs).

Universities in New Zealand are beginning to offer more MOOCs, but there are concerns over cost and student completion rates.