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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Enrollment in online courses on the decline, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin January 22, 2014

As Boston University continues to expand its offering of Massive Open Online Courses, a study released Wednesday indicates a decreased rate of enrollment in these online programs at universities nationwide. “This...

Trustees unsure of online technology, new study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin October 16, 2013

While a recent study reported college and university trustees may not know enough about educational technologies, Boston University officials said the Board of Trustees is engaged and informed when it...

BU to offer MOOCs after joining online course platform edX

Daily Free Press Admin May 21, 2013

Boston University will join online course platform edX to create increased flexible learning options for students both on and off campus, according to a Tuesday press release. “This is a very deliberate...

BU council to host seminars on MOOCs, ed. tech.

Daily Free Press Admin March 26, 2013

To further explore the role of technology in higher education, Boston University’s Council on Educational Technology and Learning Innovation will host several seminars in March and April, according to...

Many MOOC professors do not support offering credit, yet see value in courses

Daily Free Press Admin March 21, 2013

A majority of professors who teach massive open online courses do not believe credit should be awarded, yet believe the courses play an important role in the changing face of education and have inherent...

Online courses may lead to lower grades than traditional courses, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin February 28, 2013

As Boston University’s new Council on Educational Technology and Learning Innovation looks to increase BU’s education technology options, students taking online courses are more likely to achieve...

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