Will MOOCs Destroy Academia?

"Thy destroyers and they that made thee waste shall go forth of thee," wrote the prophet Isaiah. This phrase has been popping into my mind as I have been following the recent raging discussions over the topic of MOOCs.

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If I had my wish, I would wave a wand and make MOOCs disappear, but I am afraid that we have let the genie out of the bottle.

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National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning aims to reach more students

With its new certification initiative, the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a repository of video lectures. On the cards are translations, sub-titling and original content in different languages so that the courses reach more people.

NPTEL is also moving to a massive open online course ( MOOC) platform to host the content.

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Free Online Certificate Courses & MOOCs from Great Universities: A Complete List

Here you can find a list of 200 free online courses (MOOCs) offered by leading universities. Most of these free courses offer “certificates” or “statements of completion,” though typically not university credit.

Courses are arranged by start date, while evergreen courses, which can begin whenever you wish, are found at the bottom.

Also don’t miss our separate collection, 650 Free Online Courses from Top Universities.

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Analyzing MOOCs – A SWOT Analysis

MOOCs are like your typical university style class – a professor, students, homework, and exams. However, these courses are open to anyone, anywhere in the world, and the majority of them are completely FREE.

There are a growing number of MOOC platforms where you can sign up and attend the courses. Some of the most reputable platforms include: Udacity, Coursera, and EdX. These platforms have gained considerable attention because they either have raised venture capital and/or have been started by very reputable institutions.

Now, let’s take a closer look at the ins and outs of MOOCs.