Distance EDU On Demand: Dr. Christopher Davidson on rethinking the role of MOOCs in higher ed

Sociologist Dr. Christopher Davidson, an adjunct instructor at Excelsior College, joins the podcast to discuss Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs), and what role, if any, they can or should play in higher education. Dr. Davidson argues that the reality of MOOCs differs from how they are portrayed by the mainstream media and advocates.
1:30 Thoughts on “Academically Adrift”
4:28 Who do MOOCs serve?
6:35 MOOCS are resources, not courses
8:00 Faculty backlash
10:15 What is the purpose of higher education?
11:45 The potential
12:35 Faculty concerns
15:25 Decoupling the learning process from assessment
19:12 “My Question on MOOCs”
21:38 Best practices for course development
22:02 MOOCs in 2023