Why MOOCs May Still Be Silicon Valley's Next Grand Challenge

11/21/2013

In this article, the author discusses the rise of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and their current status in education. While MOOCs were initially hailed as a disruptive force in higher education, the author argues that they have not yet lived up to their full potential. The article explores the challenges faced by MOOC providers, including issues related to student engagement, assessment, and credentialing. It also delves into the limitations of current MOOC platforms and their inability to replicate the personalized learning experience of a traditional classroom. Despite these shortcomings, the author believes that MOOCs still hold promise and expects them to evolve and improve in the future.

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