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Beyond MOOC Hype
Leading voices in higher ed start to urge more reflection and study of MOOCs -- with less emphasis on rushing to join a movement.
No Right Answers
MOOCs are supposed to democratize education, but some students may never learn the right answers to questions on assignments that they get wrong.
Opinion
Innovation Exhaustion and a Path to Moving Forward
MOOCs, competency-based education and other reforms are worthy ideas, writes Dan Greenstein. But in the chase for the next big thing, some have forgotten the goal of improving higher education, not just making it more efficient.
Opinion
Where Are the Savings?
Christopher Newfield digs into the details of the Georgia Tech-Udacity deal and emerges with lots of doubts about the economics of the arrangement and its impact on higher education.
MOOC-Skeptical Provosts
Academic leaders of Big 10 and U. of Chicago issue statement promoting joint online instruction, but suggesting that universities may be better off managing it without corporate involvement.
MOOCs for Credit, Aussie-Style
Two Australian universities announce plans to charge students fees if they want to be assessed and earn credit for free open courses.
Opinion
Ma, There's a MOOC Under My Bed
Justin D. Martin considers why faculty members are dubious of some new forms of online instruction.
Opinion
Where's the Real Learning?
Karen Symms Gallagher has experience in online education. She took a MOOC and wonders what all the excitement is about.