Dive Brief:
- MOOCs might foster learning, but it is not clear if they can foster research and discovery, another crucial university function.
- A Harvard professor says that while MOOCs do not maintain traditional research paths, they do introduce students to the scientific way of thinking.
- He says MOOCs can help students by introducing the latest research in lectures and introducing the concept of peer review via peer grading.
Dive Insight:
The professor, Robert Lue, is in a position to have an educated opinion. He teaches a popular Harvard science course. His research focuses on examining how large research universities can foster new generations of scientists.
