VOA慢速英语:MOOCs Are Moving Forward

1. And I’m Faith Lapidus. Today we tell about the growing popularity of Massive Open Online Courses in higher education.

tell about 评论
例句：What would he tell about now?
他现在会说些什么？

2.  For years, people could receive study materials from colleges or universities and take part in online classes.

take part in 参加
例句：We often take part in physical labour.
我们经常参加体力劳动。

3. Course materials provided by MOOCs can serve both those studying far away from school and those attending classes in person.

far away from 远离
例句：His house is far away from the city hall.
他的家远离市政大厅。

4. They also do not need to have studied the subject before.

need to 需要
例句：I need to talk to you.
我需要和你谈谈。

5. Universities that fail to join the movement for MOOCs may be worried about their chances of survival.

worry about 担心
例句：Don't worry about your spelling.
不要担心你的拼写。

6. But the problem seemingly was cleared up quickly.

clear up （天空）放晴
例句：I'm sure it'll clear up soon.
我保证天很快就会放晴。

7. The Minnesota higher education office promised that it will work with the state legislature in January to amend the statute.

work with 从事…工作
例句：I want you to work with him.
我希望你和他一同工作。