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Think his point about MOOCS is that they don't filter the applicants, but let them fall by the wayside. That is inevitable if the object is to grant a prestigi
by james1071 12y ago
Think his point about MOOCS is that they don't filter the applicants, but let them fall by the wayside.
That is inevitable if the object is to grant a prestigious qualification but do not screen at entry.
- eli_gottlieb 12y agoThe object is to teach math and science. Prestige is a side-concern for the kinds of, how shall I put this, foolish mortals who believe that zero-sum rankings make them special, eve when those rankings fail to represent an objective increase in their knowledge and capabilities. When it comes to scientific knowledge, it is very definitely better to serve in Heaven than to rule in Hell, so to speak.
- Dewie 12y ago> Prestige is a side-concern for the kinds of, how shall I put this, foolish mortals who believe that zero-sum rankings make them special, This is funny, coming from an elitist individual such as yourself.