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How Do Mocs Hurt Traditional Higher Education

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A person might say that MOOCs will hurt traditional higher education institutions. But I think that I could make some valid points that MOOCs will only compliment higher education. In 2012 Massive Open Online Courses were viewed as the liberator and a humanitarian helper for the marginalized in higher education. Institutions like Harvard, M.I.T., and Stanford wanted to reach the marginalized students and bring down cost. The middle class was shrinking under crushing college debt. Educators and student believed that MOOCs would create a pathway to obtain free high quality education from well respected institutions. MOOCs are still far from reaching many rural places to assist those that may want to participate in becoming educated. But I say …show more content…

They assist with providing original thinking and fresh perspectives on old challenges. Distance isn’t the factor that it used to be. Infrastructure continues to change its model proving more and more access. People must understand change and adapt to it. Change has a purpose and MOOCs are going to change how educated learners communicate and gather knowledge and understanding. Many college educated students have become aware of MOOCs and they are using them as professional development tools to resolve emerging challenges. The New Living Translation of the Bible says, “Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do develop good judgment.” (Proverbs 4:7) Online education is influencing peer-to-peer, colleague-to-colleague, and group-to-group networks through discussion forums, shared communication, and community building. People are searching and finding …show more content…

They like having the opportunity to come up to the board and draw, write, or “click” the button to complete a learning activity. All my recent research has increased my confidence that I want to try blended learning with my students. Time is such a valuable resource and I want to use it much better in teaching. That research as made me aware of videos show school districts and teachers using blended learning or flipping the classroom with good success. I recall hearing at least 4 teachers say that they were attaining testing scores that were the highest in their State. That is the kind to teaching results that I would like to

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