Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and the next generation | Alex Cui | TEDxYouth@UTS

This hits different during a pandemic

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Excellent content.

I recently started the free calculus one course on the coursera app on my android phone. It has been super easy to navigate and while they havent integrated the quizzes into the app yet it has been no trouble since it pops it up in your browser for you when you get too that point. There is no time limit, you learn at your own pace. I watched an 11min lecture one day and a 4min one a couple days later and you can always go back if you need a refresher. So far its been free! I might have to get back to you when I take a calc course this fall to see how much it actually prepared me for it.

But, good presentation. Thanks for highlighting MOOCs.

The challenge will be getting these certificates recognised by employers. Also, as a teacher, how much time will I spend checking what a student has listened to and understood. Frankly, it would be easier for me to watch a face in a classroom. The advantage is for remote and isolated students, but will teachers volunteer their time?