Dive Summary:
- One way to address the shortcomings of MOOCs may be to use them in conjunction with traditional classroom teaching — a variation on the flipped classroom.
- Using time outside of class for watching lectures and time in class for discussion and problem-solving has proved successful in part because students get that much more time with the material.
- The downside of a blended MOOC approach is that because it still requires teaching from in-class faculty, it doesn't have the cost-cutting potential of the pure MOOC format.
From the article:
... Underlying the premise of the blended MOOC is an unspoken assumption that the imported course materials will be more robust and engaging than the lectures and exercises created by in-house faculty. This idea of looking outside the institution for higher-quality materials may not sit well with faculty who have dedicated significant time to developing their own courses. ...