Comparison-contrast essay on the perspectives of Dr. Karen Head and Thomas Friedman.
The following links feature the following:
• a series of articles written by Dr. Head on her experience in teaching a composition course through a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform
• a video interview with Friedman on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
• an article by Friedman on MOOCs. Friedman discusses MOOCs in general, while Head describes her experience in teaching a writing class using a MOOC platform.
Part 2: Missing the Point on MOOCs, Cost vs. Value in Higher Ed and the '401(k) World'" of "Revolution Hits the Universities