Martin Weller reports that the Open University's MAODE (masters in open and distance education) has been axed and is currently in 'teach out'. He explains, "a couple of years ago there was a curriculum review, and criteria were applied to cancel any course that didn't meet them. The MAODE doesn't have high student numbers, but it made a profit, but without consultation it was axed." I am left to wonder about the criteria. Does something need to be massive to be worthwhile? One wonders why the Open University would not continue teaching a topic that is literally its own specialization.
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