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The University of Oxford's MOOC is a Free Economics Course

— November 16, 2016 — Social Good
The University of Oxford is the oldest continuously operating educational institution in the world, making it one of the most prestigious academies for study. In a move to better spread knowledge to all people, however, the University of Oxford is now offering a Massive Open Online Course, or MOOC, in February of 2017.

Oxford's new MOOC will offer completely free enrollment. However, this isn't to suggest that the study will be easy -- as one would expect from the historic university, the six-week course requires several hours of study each week.

Fittingly, considering the implications of offering such a course, the MOOC is called 'From Poverty to Prosperity: Understanding Economic Development' and is run through the academy's economics department. It will be taught by Sir Paul Collier, a professor of economics and public policy.
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1. Massive Open Online Courses - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing user-friendly platforms and technologies to make online learning more accessible and engaging for a global audience.
2. Free Online Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating sustainable business models that offer high-quality education for free, while finding alternative revenue streams such as premium features, sponsorships, or partnerships.
3. Economics Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing interactive and personalized online courses in economics to cater to diverse learning styles and foster deeper understanding of complex concepts.
Industry Implications
1. Edtech - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced educational technologies and platforms that enhance the online learning experience and promote lifelong learning.
2. Online Learning Platforms - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating intuitive and adaptive online learning platforms that leverage artificial intelligence and data analytics to optimize learning outcomes.
3. Higher Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with prestigious universities to establish scalable online education programs that democratize access to high-quality education.
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