The Maturing of the MOOC
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Maturing</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>MOOC</strong><br />
Sub-conclusion: Journalistic and press writing about <strong>MOOC</strong>s<br />
Popular discourse in mainstream media titles is a relevant fact in <strong>the</strong> <strong>MOOC</strong><br />
trajectory, creating a bubble <strong>of</strong> attention and a “must have” factor, which may be<br />
contributing to a herd mentality in education.<br />
Positively-spun articles hail <strong>MOOC</strong>s as <strong>the</strong> hi-tech engine <strong>of</strong> a transformative<br />
revolution that will remake education as a highly engaging, open and low cost<br />
activity.<br />
Critical journalism decries <strong>the</strong> hype surrounding <strong>MOOC</strong>s and claims that <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
benefits are illusory, and that in reality <strong>MOOC</strong>s harbour undesirable and<br />
inappropriate behaviours, and are instruments <strong>of</strong> educational and social<br />
exclusion.<br />
Although hard numerical evidence <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> balance between <strong>the</strong>se two opposing<br />
“spins” is hard to come by, anecdote, observation, and a count <strong>of</strong> search returns<br />
suggests that <strong>the</strong> proportion <strong>of</strong> negative commentary may be rising.<br />
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