By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. 2016 – the year of MOOC hard questions
Martin Weller, The Ed Techie, 2015/12/11
Martin calls these "hard questions" for MOOCs, but to me they're an indication of how deeply the concept of open online learning has been co-opted. Consider:
- "Now we are seeing pricing models for MOOCs, it turns out that in order to amass enough credits for a degree, you’d end up paying quite a lot."
- "Surprise! They’re not that cheap, particularly because unis often want them to be showcase products..."
- "iTunes brand trumped the University one effectively.... I think a similar ‘MOOC platform trumps university brand’ battle may arise with MOOCs."
- "the typical demographic of MOOCs being highly qualified, independent learners from a well off background."
So, maybe all these re issues. More...