By James Wang, Jessica Crawford, University of Houston Cougar
“Universities are learning and evolving, and new technologies are constantly being developed and explored,” said Jeff Morgan, interim associate provost for Education and Technology Innovation. “Online courses have taken shape over the past 15 years, and the internet, learning management systems, streaming videos and online textbooks are now widely used in many forms of course delivery.” Though many MOOCs are currently free, Provost Paula Short said in a press release that they could eventually become an additional source of revenue for UH as administrators continue to evaluate how the courses fit with the University’s Tier One goals. The online courses not only have the possibility of improving UH’s financial status, but they can also offer students previously unheard-of learning opportunities. These opportunities come in the form of working at one’s own pace, enjoying the benefits of open enrollment and saving time and money.
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