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Kiwi online university launches worldwide
EduTech

Kiwi online university launches worldwide

New Zealand launches OERu, revolutionising global education with free online courses from reputable institutions, aiming for wider, affordable access.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2013
Massey MOOCs go live next week
EduTech

Massey MOOCs go live next week

Massey University launches free online courses in agriculture, emergency management, and indigenous studies next week, showcasing NZ's expertise globally.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2013
University of Waikato launches MOOC
Massive Open Online Courses

University of Waikato launches MOOC

The first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to come out of a New Zealand university has been launched by the University of Waikato this week.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
Massey to offer MOOCs
Massive Open Online Courses

Massey to offer MOOCs

Massey University has become the first New Zealand tertiary provider to join an international consortium offering massive open online courses (MOOCs).

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
Introducing virtual universities...
Massive Open Online Courses

Introducing virtual universities...

Universities in New Zealand are beginning to offer more MOOCs, but there are concerns over cost and student completion rates.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2013

Global Stories

eLearning course drop-out rates on the rise
EduTech

eLearning course drop-out rates on the rise

With drop-out rates at an all time high, eLearning providers are looking at what makes a successful online course.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016
Best online course provider revealed
eLearning

Best online course provider revealed

MoocLab, the online learning community website, has ranked more than 80 platforms that offer both academic and skill-based online courses.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016
Demand for online learning courses through the roof
EduTech

Demand for online learning courses through the roof

Demand for technology in education, which can be accessed from any location, has sparked a revolution in the online learning segment.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015
A third of Australians not in chosen career
Software-as-a-Service

A third of Australians not in chosen career

With such high proportions of graduates moving into different careers, Australia's education system must prepare students for an uncertain future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
Uni launches first MOOC
Auckland University

Uni launches first MOOC

The University of Auckland has launched its first official Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) on the UK FutureLearn platform.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2014
Canvas Network builds Minecraft knowledge with MOOCs
EduTech

Canvas Network builds Minecraft knowledge with MOOCs

Teachers can improve their Minecraft skills with two MOOCs from Instructure's Canvas Network, allowing them to bring gamification into the classroom.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
University of Auckland to offer free online courses
EduTech

University of Auckland to offer free online courses

The University of Auckland is the latest New Zealand institute to announce a move into the world of massive open online courses (MOOCs).

By Rebecca Wood • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2013