MOOCs and Liberal Education

Google doc thrown together by some of the participants of this year's @MOOCMOOC

Thank you for adding this, Paul. And welcome to this Diigo group!

Interesting to see them start on less commonly taught languages.

I don't see any harm in this approach. These lower level courses are often taught by adjuncts! I think, too, that the process outlined for determining which courses are chosen does add a level of protection for those concerned about quality MOOCs. But honestly, in my own field (political science), I don't know anyone who would take ownership of a 101 course and defend it against being a MOOCified.

Many would, especially if they're invested in the tenure system. How will this bill do in the legislature's other house?

Nice account of taking an edX class.

Very useful article. Note the way it opposes MOOCs to tenured faculty salaries.

Very useful article. Note the way it opposes MOOCs to tenured faculty salaries.

(Not sure whether this was posted to our group or not.)

Hard for me to tell if this is a gripe or a real attempt by faculty to answer worthy questions.

Fascinating! Good to see the emphasis on learning. I wonder why nothing from China.

Have you guys seen this? People (teachers) proposed MOOCs and now there is voting going on...the top 10 will be funded. Not sure how I didn't see this earlier... :)