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Title: Online learning will make college cheaper. It will also make it better.
Authors: Reif, L. Rafael, MIT, of
Source: TIME Magazine. 10/7/2013, Vol. 182 Issue 15, p54. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Subjects: Online education, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Internet in education, Massive open online courses, Harvard University, College costs, Economics
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: The article discusses the potential impact of online learning on college costs and the ability of students to obtain college educations in America as of October 2013. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and various colleges such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are mentioned, along with the MIT OpenCourseWare college education initiative which was launched in 2002. Digital learning technologies and the edX online platform's partnership with Harvard University are examined.
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  Data: The article discusses the potential impact of online learning on college costs and the ability of students to obtain college educations in America as of October 2013. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and various colleges such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are mentioned, along with the MIT OpenCourseWare college education initiative which was launched in 2002. Digital learning technologies and the edX online platform's partnership with Harvard University are examined.
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