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MOOCs’ Missing Pieces

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As with any new phenomenon, the experience of change and the promise of benefit create a measure of hyperbole. Some say MOOCs are the future of higher education; others contend they are over-hyped. The truth is no one knows where the exploration of online courses will lead. What is clear is that colleges and universities must further innovate in a few critical areas if they are to capitalize on MOOCs to their advantage and the people they serve: Pedagogy, Scalability, Lab experience, Cheating.

Until higher education invents solutions that address these areas of concern, the future and value of MOOCs is uncertain.

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Written by Giorgio Bertini

23/01/2013 at 13:39

Posted in MOOC

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  1. I think that ” no one knows where the exploration of online courses will lead.”
    Online courses are great as an additional source of education but can’t replace traditional methods.

    halinakasia

    23/01/2013 at 14:23

  2. [...] MOOCs' Missing Pieces. [...]


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