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Webinars
Did you miss the State of Emergency or H.E.R.O.E.S. webinar?
Recordings and transcripts of past webinars are available on the Webinar Series page.
REI News
The Emergence of Open Online Courses
The changing environment in American universities is causing a shift in how students may approach courses. According to an article in the New York Times on April 29, 2013 (Colleges Adapt Online Courses to Ease Burden), in today's system many students do not complete their degrees in the standard four-year time period and are required to take several remedial level courses before they are able to begin their specific studies. Due to this shift, some universities are looking at how "Massive Open Online Courses" (MOOCs) may play a role in the future of the secondary degree. Last year, Dr. Steven Weiland's co-learning plan, Open Educational Resources: Online Learning, OpenCourseWare, and Workforce Development, addressed the emergence of MOOCs and their future. What do MOOCs mean for the future of degree attainment?
To see past stories, visit the REI News page.
Project Status
We are currently researching and writing co-learning plans on innovative tools, models, and policies that can help improve Michigan's economy.
Ongoing
Ideas reviewed and selected
Fall 2012
Authors solicited
Winter 2013
Authors complete co-learning plans
Spring/Summer 2013
Fall 2013
Timeline of REI Co-learning Plan Development
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Are you interested in joining a digital community seeking to generate innovative ideas, tools, policies, and practices that can strengthen Michigan's economy? Join the REI Networks!
Do you have an idea for an innovative tool, model, or policy? Have you heard about an innovative local practice? Let us know!