Online Higher Education: Practical or Problematic? - 8 views

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  #1 Emma Boczek on 22 Apr 13

   

  This humorous and informative article details a reporter's experience with the increasingly popular online (and free!) college courses offered by prestigious universities.
  
  http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/21/opinion/sunday/grading-the-mooc-university.html?pagewanted=2&ref=general&src=me
  
  How effective do you think online university could be? Are there downsides to mass/one-way education?

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This humorous and informative article details a reporter's experience with the increasingly popular online (and free!) college courses offered by prestigious universities. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/21/opinion/sunday/grading-the-mooc-university.html?pagewanted=2&ref=general&src=me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/21/opinion/sunday/grading-the-mooc-university.html?pagewanted=2&ref=general&src=me</a> <br /> <br /> How effective do you think online university could be? Are there downsides to mass/one-way education?</div>

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  #3 anonymous on 25 Apr 13

   

  Very cool article. I think that online education definitely has a place in our society, but I disagree with the notion that it can be a substitute for a true college education. There are certain things that simply can't be conveyed through pixels on a screen, that must be learned in a classroom. However, as a supplement to a traditional college education, I think that online educational resources can be a very powerful tool.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Very cool article. I think that online education definitely has a place in our society, but I disagree with the notion that it can be a substitute for a true college education. There are certain things that simply can't be conveyed through pixels on a screen, that must be learned in a classroom. However, as a supplement to a traditional college education, I think that online educational resources can be a very powerful tool.</div>

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  #4 Cody Duane-McGlashan on 26 Apr 13

   

  This seems like it would be an excellent tool for people who are working and don't have time do go to classes, but there seems to be a lot of social growth that comes from an actual college experience. It's great though that there is that option.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This seems like it would be an excellent tool for people who are working and don't have time do go to classes, but there seems to be a lot of social growth that comes from an actual college experience. It's great though that there is that option.</div>

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  #5 krissy powers on 28 Apr 13

   

  This was a very interesting article, I never really looked into online college. I think this, as others have already said, is very convenient for people who are good with technology, and have a very busy schedule, maybe working almost full time. But I think that if you are looking to spend the money and time at a college, this doesn't even compare to a real university. Obviously the education is a very big factor, but the social aspect is also huge. You can learn how to interact and work with others, you receive responsibility, and I think its important to just have fun before you enter the 'real world' and start working full time. Overall, this is a great idea for people who work full time or are older and going back to school while again working, but not a smart choice for teenagers just out of high school.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This was a very interesting article, I never really looked into online college. I think this, as others have already said, is very convenient for people who are good with technology, and have a very busy schedule, maybe working almost full time. But I think that if you are looking to spend the money and time at a college, this doesn't even compare to a real university. Obviously the education is a very big factor, but the social aspect is also huge. You can learn how to interact and work with others, you receive responsibility, and I think its important to just have fun before you enter the 'real world' and start working full time. Overall, this is a great idea for people who work full time or are older and going back to school while again working, but not a smart choice for teenagers just out of high school.</div>

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