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Thursday, August 18, 2016
Going beyond MOOCs in higher education innovation - Jarrett Carter, Education Dive
Stephen Downes, the designer of the first open source learning course, says education will not be revolutionized by technology that brings the current classroom environment and curriculum to digital platforms. Changes to curriculum, desired learning outcomes and professional preparation are the keys to innovation in higher education. Many campuses are changing curriculum to competency-based and adaptive learning models to encourage success, improve completion rates and boost interest among students.
http://www.educationdive.com/news/going-beyond-moocs-in-higher-education-innovation/424184/