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Peer Grading Can’t Work
Jonathan Rees found much to like in a MOOC in which he enrolled, but writes that the use of students to evaluate one another does not work and undermines the role of professors.
Change From Within
Higher education's most powerful association throws its weight behind "disruptions" to the industry. Can the establishment help lead the revolution?
The MOOC-Averse Technology U.
Carnegie Mellon doesn't want to give its courses away. It does want to promote new forms of instruction -- but only if they have business models.
Drone U.
As tension over drones is rising, so too is their use among academics. The unmanned vehicles' potential for research is huge, but privacy concerns remain.
Rate My MOOCs
New websites let users rate free online classes. So far, the reviews seem to lack the vitriol directed at regular courses, suggesting users seem thankful for a free lunch.
Opinion
Academic Jerks
A professor's reflection on personalities prevalent in academe strikes a chord with scholars.
The Particle Accelerator of Learning
Peter Stokes takes a peek inside the latest laboratory spawned by MIT and Harvard -- edX, the nonprofit MOOC provider.
Twice as Many MOOCs
Coursera and edX both double in size and look for larger international audiences.