Continuing the discussion from last week, here is Part 2 of my graduation podcast that talks about whether or not a One Year BA based entirely on MOOCs and other forms of free learning can be thought of as the equivalent of a four-year degree earned at a residential college or university (and whether or […]
Archives for January 2014
ChinaX Review
I had heard Professor Bol from ChinaX mentioned Degree of Freedom during this week’s office hours, but didn’t realize he was talking about the review of that course that I just published in Monday’s newsletter. Since it’s not available on the web yet (I republish most of these course reviews at MOOC News and Reviews), […]
Learning Leisurely
With a couple of courses from last year continuing (ChinaX which runs all year, and some mop-up on Science and Cooking), I’ve been able to enjoy MOOCs under very different circumstances than last year when any one course had to compete with 5-6 others. It occurred to me that this must be what “normal” MOOC […]
Back from the Brink
With course work completed, my senior thesis submitted, and a week of recovery under my belt, it’s time to get back to the content-creation businesses. Anyone interested in hearing what this whole Degree of Freedom project might add up to can listen to the first part of a podcast two-parter uploaded last Friday in which […]
Graduation – Part 1
Well my senior thesis has been turned in and my last class passed, so it’s time to take a break from this week’s break to talk about what the whole Degree of Freedom One Year BA might add up to. I start today with part of one a two-part podcast (the second half to appear […]