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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

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Private universities have increasing number of online courses, report says

Maddie Domenichella November 18, 2016

In the past three years, more private colleges and universities have begun expanding and increasing their number of online degree programs, according to a study published by The Learning House, Inc....

Boston University will be adding two more courses this year to the Massive Online Open Course program. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU adds two MOOCs to course catalog

Anush Swaminathan September 25, 2015

Boston University is preparing to expand its catalog of Massive Open Online Courses this year, adding a course on risk management and on the Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture exam in October...

Introduction to Differential Equations is the newest Massive Online Open Course, launched Jan. 29. GRAPHIC BY KATELYN PILLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU launches two online courses, plans for several more

Chris Fergus February 5, 2015

Boston University released two Massive Open Online Courses in January, bringing the total of online MOOCs offered to six.   Hosted on the MOOC platform edX, Introduction to Differential Equations...

EDIT: Secret Surveillance

EDIT: Secret Surveillance

Editors November 7, 2014

Everyone groans on the first day of lecture when the teacher announces he or she will be taking attendance each class, but perhaps signing an attendance sheet is preferable to being photographed entering...

BU launches online courses, slates 5 to debut by 2015

Stephanie Pagones October 2, 2014

Boston University rolled out two Massive Open Online Courses in September and will offer three additional MOOCs this academic year, providing any student with access to the Internet a free, quality education...

Students now able to register for BU’s 1st round of MOOCs

Daily Free Press Admin March 2, 2014

As Massive Open Online Courses become an increasingly prevalent form of online learning in the realm of higher education, Boston University opened its first four MOOCs for registration on Tuesday. Open...

Digital Learning Initiative official lectures on Massive Open Online Courses

Daily Free Press Admin January 29, 2014

Officials from Boston University’s Digital Learning Initiative held a lecture Tuesday highlighting the impact of Massive Open Online Courses on the changing world of online education. DLI Associate...

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...

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