Here are my top 7 mistakes that pundits and critics make when they talk about open online education: Mistake #1:  "Open Online Courses Are a Substitute for Traditional Courses" Higher order learning is an activity that cannot be scaled. Foundational knowledge may be appropriate for a MOOC (or a textbook, or even a really well-designed educational video game), but advanced learning works best with an educator. The skills that are most valuable for both personal growth and for employment are those best practiced in the context of a relationship with an educator.  These skills include critical thinking, judgement, the ability to synthesize large amounts of information, and a facility in making persuasive arguments using evidence.

July 21, 2015 ・ From Inside Higher Ed