Discussion of Marginal Revolution University (MRU), which I pointed to on Wednesday. While making the point that "Coursera, Edx and Udacity are pseudo MOOCs" ("they are trying to apply traditional, old-school methods to a new format") the author argues that "the pedagogical principles in MRU's course look to be grounded in the learning theory of connectivism developed by Downes and Siemens." I'm wondering about the model, especially for Cowen, who believes everything should be bought and sold. So this rings false to me: "the drivers don't appear to be monetary but stem from a passion for education, economics and sharing." Jill Krasny points to the fame driver, the need to create impact in order to promote a demand for learning. Also, though Cowan has a nice university job, he poinst to growing distrust of institutions, and MRU is being developed outside the institution. And there's his view that "everywhere will be like the music industry."
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