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Speaking Gigs

January 20, 2014 By DegreeofFreedom in Filed Under: Degree of Freedom Project

Happy MLK Day to all those taking the day off (which includes me – except for this posting). Just a quick note to any Degree of Freedom readers/listeners interested in getting together letting you know that I’ll be getting out of the house  for a couple of speaking gigs that have come my way since […]

Graduation – Part 2

January 17, 2014 By DegreeofFreedom in Filed Under: Interviews

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 […]

ChinaX Review

January 16, 2014 By DegreeofFreedom in Filed Under: Course Reviews

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

January 15, 2014 By DegreeofFreedom in Filed Under: Time

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

January 13, 2014 By DegreeofFreedom in Filed Under: Degree of Freedom Project

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 […]

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