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Tuesday, July 8, 2014
The revolution in online learning - the Telegraph
Technology has revolutionised learning. From the rise of MOOCs to apps on iPads designed for children who can often navigate iOS before being able to walk, it is clear that technology is providing new education platforms for all levels. According to UNESCO, 6 billion people around the world now have access to mobile phones and digital devices. This astronomic growth of cheap technology presents a huge opportunity for learners, especially in emerging countries. Mobile Moocs: a new way of learning The wider and technologically advanced provision of education tries to satisfy the demands of a fast-growing student population – from 20 million in 1970 to 164 million in 2000 to an eye-watering projected 260 million students globally by 2020.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationopinion/10924788/The-revolution-in-online-learning.html