The ability to learn online, both free and paid, is a subject well worthy of mention. As the days of dial-up fade into our past, high-speed Internet and increased bandwidth allowances have contributed to the creation and evolution of massive open online courses (MOOCs). MOOCs allow students to learn at their own pace, fitting distance-based courses around their lives. However, open online courses also have a fringe benefit — the chance for educational establishments to promote themselves online, secure additional students who may later wish to undertake paid courses, and create new revenue streams — a valuable element of MOOCs that universities and colleges, in the current financial environment, often cannot ignore.
Resources:
- Coursera
- EdX
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