Reliability of Wikipedia The reliability of Wikipedia (primarily of the English-language edition), compared to other encyclopedias and more specialized sources, has been assessed in many ways, including statistically, through comparative review, analysis of the historical patterns, and strengths and weaknesses inherent in the editing process unique to Wikipedia.[1] Wikipedia is open to anonymous and collaborative editing, so assessments of its reliability usually include examination of how quickly false or misleading information is removed. An early study conducted by IBM researchers in 2003—two years following Wikipedia's establishment—found that "vandalism is usually repaired extremely quickly—so quickly that most users will never see its effects"[12] and concluded that Wikipedia had "surprisingly effective self-healing capabilities".[13] A 2007 peer-reviewed study stated that "42% of damage is repaired almost immediately... Wikipedia editing model Areas of reliability Assessments Comparative studies
MOOCs francophones : ça commence ! | Le blog de Christine Vaufrey Michel Briand, directeur adjoint en charge de la formation à Telecom Bretagne, suit de très près l’actualité des MOOCs. Il a d’ailleurs ouvert une page de wiki sur Intercoop , où il recueille patiemment et de manière très organisée les informations sur le sujet , et les MOOCs francophones en particulier. N’hésitez pas à alimenter cette page si vous avez des références supplémentaires. Quelle est l’information la plus récente sur cette page ? La naissance d’un nouveau MOOC en français ! Il s’agit de l’ABC de la gestion de projet, cours de 4 semaines animé par Rémi Bachelet. L’ABC de la gestion de projet dispose d’un atout qui attirera de nombreux apprenants et limitera la déperdition en cours de route : c’est un cours certifié par l’école centrale de Lille, à laquelle appartient Rémi Bachelet. L’ABC de la gestion de projet : Les grandes écoles semblent décidément très intéressées par les MOOCs et plus réactives que les universités.
Coursera Business model[edit] The contract between Coursera and participating universities contains a "brainstorming" list of ways to generate revenue, including verified certification fees, introducing students to potential employers and recruiters (with student consent), tutoring, sponsorships and tuition fees.[5][6] In September 2013 it announced it had earned $1 million in revenue through verified certificates that authenticate successful course completion.[7] As of December 2013 the company had raised $85 million in venture capital.[8][9] John Doerr suggested that people will pay for "valuable, premium services".[10] Any revenue stream will be divided, with schools receiving a small percentage of revenue and 20% of gross profits.[6][11] In January 2013, Coursera announced that the American Council on Education had approved five courses for college credit.[12] As the journalist Steve Kolowich noted[12] "whether colleges take the council's advice, however, is an open question." Courses[edit]
Open Courses for Free | Open Learning Initiative At Harvard Extension School, free and open learning is hardly a new concept. In fact, the Extension School was founded with this mission in mind: to create an affordable way for any motivated student to take courses at Harvard. We stay true to this mission today, offering several free courses and nearly 800 for-credit courses at reasonable tuition rates. Explore our series of free or low-cost courses below. In addition, you can also browse Harvard University's Digital Learning Portal, which features online learning content from across the University, both free and fee-based options. Video accessibility. Abstract Algebra In these free videotaped lectures, Professor Gross presents an array of algebraic concepts. The Ancient Greek Hero American Poetry from the Mayflower through Emerson Discover how the United States developed its own national literature with Elisa New, Powell M. Watch a video, in which Elisa New discusses the design of the HarvardX course and the topics covered. Bits China
Massive open online course Education service on the web Poster, entitled "MOOC, every letter is negotiable", exploring the meaning of the words "massive open online course" A massive open online course (MOOC ) or an open online course is an online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the Web.[1] In addition to traditional course materials, such as filmed lectures, readings, and problem sets, many MOOCs provide interactive courses with user forums or social media discussions to support community interactions among students, professors, and teaching assistants (TAs), as well as immediate feedback to quick quizzes and assignments. MOOCs are a widely researched development in distance education,[2] first introduced in 2008,[3] that emerged as a popular mode of learning in 2012, a year called the "Year of the MOOC".[4][5][6] History[edit] What is a MOOC? Precursors[edit] Early approaches[edit] cMOOCs and xMOOCs[edit] MOOCs and open-education timeline (updated 2015 version)[13][30] Students served[edit]
Qu'est-ce qu’un MOOC ? Ils existent depuis 2008 aux Etats-Unis, mais arrivent tout juste en France. Ils ? Ce sont les MOOC, pour Massive Online Open Courses, des cours en ligne nouvelle génération, qui pourraient bien révolutionner la formation continue. 1. MOOC est l'acronyme de Massive Online Open Courses, il s’agit de cours à distance ouverts à tous. Le phénomène est devenu « massif » en 2011. 2. Un MOOC est un événement. 3. N’importe qui doté d’une connexion internet peut suivre un MOOC. Dans la pratique, seul un petit pourcentage d’internautes suit effectivement le MOOC pour lequel ils se sont inscrits. 4. L’investissement varie d’un MOOC à l’autre et d’un profil à l’autre. 5. « Pour qu’un MOOC soit ‘‘massif’’, il faut qu’il soit gratuit », estime Rémi Bachelet. Pour en savoir plus: Conférence "MOOC et formation continue, les nouveaux modèles de formation en ligne" le 4 juin prochain à Paris. Marion Senant © Cadremploi.fr
Udacity Udacity co-founder Sebastian Thrun, 2006 Udacity is a for-profit educational organization founded by Sebastian Thrun, David Stavens, and Mike Sokolsky offering massive open online courses (MOOCs).[3] According to Thrun, the origin of the name Udacity comes from the company's desire to be "audacious for you, the student".[4][5] Thrun's work on Udacity was noted by The Guardian in a list of people championing open internet.[14] Courses[edit] Four more courses began on 16 April 2012, encompassing a range of ability and subject matter, with teachers including Steve Huffman and Peter Norvig. Course format[edit] Enrollment[edit] Over the first several months of Udacity's existence, enrollment for each class was cut off on the due date of the first homework assignment, and the courses were re-offered each hexamester. Certification[edit] Further plans announced for certification options would include a "secured online examination" as a less expensive alternative to the in-person proctored exams.[31]
2013/05/28 > BE Royaume-Uni 121 > MOOCS : premiers retours sur expérience d'une université britannique Technologies de l'information et de la communication MOOCS : premiers retours sur expérience d'une université britannique L'université d'Edimbourg lance le Royaume-Uni dans la spirale des Moocs à l'aide de la plateforme Coursera. Les cinq conclusions principales exprimées par les professeurs lors de l'analyse des retours sur expérience de ces modules sont : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Du côté des étudiants, différents points sont relevés : La taille de l'échantillon interrogé permet d'affirmer que les réactions restent nuancées parmi les étudiants. Il semble que les professeurs voient poindre la nécessité de mettre en place un nouveau système pour évaluer le succès d'un Mooc, dont la diversité des bénéfices se mesure au-delà des évaluations académiques traditionnelles.
edX EdX is a massive open online course (MOOC) platform founded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University in May 2012 to host online university-level courses in a wide range of disciplines to a worldwide audience at no charge and to conduct research into learning. EdX has more than 2 million users. The two institutions have each contributed $30 million of resources to the nonprofit project. Functionality and organization[edit] EdX has engaged in a number of partnerships with educational institutions in the United States, China, Mongolia, India, and more to utilize edX courses in "blended classrooms The edX platform uses online learning software that uses interactive experiences. EdX offers certificates of successful completion, but does not offer course credit. The "learning platform" has been developed as open-source software and made available to other institutions of higher learning that want to make similar offerings. History[edit] Research[edit] Members[edit]
MIT OpenCourseWare Walter Lewin demonstrates conservation of energy in an OCW lecture As of October 2012, 60 courses included complete video lectures. The videos are available in streaming mode, but may also be downloaded for viewing offline. All video and audio files are also available from iTunes U and the Internet Archive. Project[edit] History[edit] The main challenge in implementing the OCW initiative had not been faculty resistance, but rather, the logistical challenges presented by determining ownership and obtaining publication permission for the massive amount of intellectual property items that are embedded in the course materials of MIT's faculty, in addition to the time and technical effort required to convert the educational materials to an online format. In September 2002, the MIT OpenCourseWare proof-of-concept pilot site opened to the public, offering 32 courses. Technology[edit] Video content for the courses were originally primarily in RealMedia format. Funding[edit] See also[edit]