Online Learning Update

December 29, 2012

Reuse is Key to Positive MOOC and OER Online Learning Impact

Filed under: Online Learning News — Ray Schroeder @ 12:05 am

by JESSIE CHUANG, Classroom Aid

The new cohort of MOOCs are distinct from the original MOOCs in that they are “open,” thus far, in only one respect: they are open enrollment. The new MOOCs have not yet openly licensed their courses. As MOOCs continue to develop course content and experiment with various business models, we think it’s crucial that they consider adopting open licenses as a default on their digital education offerings. In general, the value proposition can be enhanced for the new MOOCs and their users if the MOOCs openly license their courses. A few ideas about why this is important:

http://classroom-aid.com/2012/12/22/reuse-is-key-to-positive-mooc-and-oer-impact/

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