As more people around the world turn to free sources of information and education online, companies like Learnist have sprung to enable access to top content from both user-generated sources and experts in their fields. With the growing numbers of users returning to web-based reading and mobile device consumption, portability is also a must in order to make social learning … [Read more...] about Learnist Unveils iOS App, Premium Content
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New MOOC FutureLearn Launches in the UK
Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOCs, have been hailed as the future of education. Having initially gained widespread recognition with the launch of Khan Academy, MOOCs offer users a way to learn that can be as simple as brushing up on their skills or as involved as learning an entirely new subject. FutureLearn, new program controlled entirely by Open University, is making … [Read more...] about New MOOC FutureLearn Launches in the UK
CourseHero CEO on Trends to Expect in Education in 2013
As the technology and platforms become more accessible for schools, especially in terms of price, the doors to educational opportunities across all age groups and subject areas will be thrown open even wider than ever before. CourseHero's CEO Andrew Grauer spoke with GoodeReader about what to hopefully expect in the coming year. One of the key adaptations to come up may be … [Read more...] about CourseHero CEO on Trends to Expect in Education in 2013