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The MOOCs in Higher Education: DIY Degrees and DiplomasNazimudeen Saleem

MOOCS REVOLUTION

Disruptive InnovationWith MOOCs, do we see the end of traditional classroom-led universities?

The MOOCS offered by the leading universities seems to challenges the traditional campus-based teaching in classroom setting.

Leading Universities are in the MOOCS Game

MIT and Harvard and others offer courses for anyone who wishes to enrol from anywhere in the world for free. Although in its initial stage, the emerging developments could make the traditional teaching redundant.

Do-IT-Yourself (DIY) Degrees and DiplomasHere, we see the age of Do-It-Yourself qualifications where the learners can choose and build a portfolio of modules that would suit the awarding criteria of a given university and submit for certification by paying a small fee.

Competency Based QualificationsThe learners will be able to walk into an accredited test center and do the exams and tests and be assessed before claiming degrees and diplomas from an accredited awarding body or university.

Amazon Books/author website: Nazimudeen SaleemThe MOOCS in Higher Education: DIY Degrees and Deplomas

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