What if you were given the opportunity to learn more about a favorite subject, take a college course that could sharpen your professional skills, or even gain knowledge to help you land a better job in the future? Oh, did we mention the course would be free? It may sound too good to be true, but …
MOOCs 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Free Online Courses Read More »
In the previous installment of our series about Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs), we discussed the enthusiasm surrounding the growing phenomenon of free online courses. Now, we look at the other side of the heated debate about the value MOOCs can provide. The Criticism of MOOCs It’s perhaps unfair to label those who are less …
To MOOC or Not to MOOC? Part 2: What’s Wrong with Free Online Education? Read More »
A means to democratize higher education or a fantasy solution for an unsolvable problem: MOOCs, or Massively Open Online Courses, are certainly capable of provoking heated debate between academics, economists, and students alike. Though the acronym was unknown to most people until just a few years ago, it seems that everyone now has an opinion about low-cost and free online …
To MOOC or Not to MOOC? Part 1: Who’s a Fan of Free Online Courses and Why? Read More »
