User:COM 482 1/Stanford Online

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Stanford Online is an educational initiative offered by Stanford University.

Stanford Online is an educational initiative launched by Stanford University[1] which offers a variety of professional education opportunities.[2] It falls under the Stanford Center for Professional Development. In 2013, Stanford University created an open access OpenEdX platform which offered a variety of Massive Open Online Courses as part of Stanford Online. As of 2016, that site was not accessible.[3] Online classes previously offered on that platform can now be accessed on an updated platform known as edx[4] that offers a wide range of online courses covering many topics.[5] Some of the online classes offered by Stanford Online on this platform are available free of charge. Classes can be accessed from anywhere around the world.[6]

History[edit]

Although Stanford Online was founded in 1995 through the Stanford Center for Professional Development,[7] it has a history that spans back to the late 60's.[8] The start of the center began in part to the Engineering School within the University[8] which created the university's first TV network as a a new the digital medium for students to take professional online courses and earn academic certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees.[9] Professor of computer science, Anoop Gupta invented the program that became integral to the formation of Stanford Online in 1996[8] and the first full-length online course available offered a masters a degree in Electrical Engineering.[8]

Structure of the Initiative[edit]

Students that complete programs engage in self-reflection throughout the process in many aspects to meet their personal goals.[10] At Stanford Online, students are able to engage with Stanford coursework at their own pace.[11] Students have the opportunity to enroll in complete degree programs or gain knowledge by paying to watch individual lectures. There are 12 graduate programs currently offered. [12] The traditional Stanford University Campus application requirements and classes are consistent with the Stanford Online model. Regardless of location, any student is able to apply to Stanford Online.[13] Stanford Online reaches students across the world.[1] Enrolled students are able to receive academic support through Stanford Online in real-time from Stanford Faculty. Students are able to navigate the course sequentially with all of the necessary materials included in each module.[14] There are classes available from various colleges and departments within the University available online.[15] Stanford Online has several learning collaborations with third-party organizations to offer material tailored to students' needs.[16]

Financial Impacts[edit]

The availability of this learning format affects the financial state of Stanford in many ways.[14] Students not yet enrolled, can participate in free courses in preparation for college at their own will.[17] Students can also opt-in to receive premium services that in turn fund the University at large.[14] These free courses are taught by Stanford Faculty and allow faculty to educate the broader public in this non-traditional format.[17] The free courses offered have reached millions of people across the globe to date.[17] Stanford was the first to introduce learning programs offered virtually. The introduction of Stanford Online provides financial stability to the University.[14] Prices vary between degree programs. Some programs offered within Stanford Online charge reduced tuition rates if enrolled in as a group.[18] The difficulty of the various programs progressively increases depending on the category that the course falls within in accordance with Stanford's requirements.[9] Some of the degree programs offered online follow the same timeline as the degree program offered on the traditional campus.[13]

External links[edit]

Category:American educational websites

Category:Stanford University

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Krieger, Lisa (21 November 2006). "Get master's at Stanford, without going to the Farm". San Jose Mercury News  – via HighBeam Research (subscription required) . Archived from the original on 29 March 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  2. ^ "About Us | Stanford Online". online.stanford.edu.
  3. ^ "Stanford online coursework to be available on new open-source platform | Stanford Online". online.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
  4. ^ "Stanford University". edX. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  5. ^ "STANFORD COURSES ON THE LAGUNITA LEARNING PLATFORM | Stanford Online". online.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  6. ^ "Community | Stanford Online". online.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
  7. ^ "About Us | Stanford Online". online.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  8. ^ a b c d "Our History | SCPD". scpd.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  9. ^ a b "Credentials | Stanford Online". online.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  10. ^ "Custom Programs: Our Proven Approach | SCPD". scpd.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  11. ^ "Professional Courses & Certificate Programs | Stanford Online". online.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
  12. ^ "Search Catalog | Stanford Online". online.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  13. ^ a b "Stanford Learning: Worldwide Availability on Demand". offcampus.lib.washington.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ a b c d "Online Education Venture Lures Cash Infusion And Deals With Top 5 Universities" (PDF). login.offcampus.lib.washington.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ "Free Online Courses | Stanford Online". online.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  16. ^ "Learning Collaborations | Stanford Online". online.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
  17. ^ a b c University, Stanford (2018-06-22). "Stanford's free online classes expand education opportunities". Stanford News. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
  18. ^ "Professional Education Tuition and Admission | Stanford Online". online.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
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