Article discussing connectivism with a take on MOOCs, or massive open online courses. Concludes by stating that educational approaches in the technological age are in a transitional stage.
A book by Meredith Honig, Chapter 2 outlines Communities of Practice. Takes on the viewpoint of COPs and implementing policy in education.
Quote: "A growing body of policy research supports the notion that teachers' professional relationships play an important role in teacher learning."
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