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Re:M.I.T. Plans College for Artificial Intelligence, Backed ... by throwsaway9192 on Monday October 15, 2018 @05:35PM (#18224013)
Hi Clinton,

Author of edX here. At the time I left edX, the vast majority of courses used long videos and multiple choice questions.

Re:M.I.T. Plans College for Artificial Intelligence, Backed ... by clintonb on Monday October 15, 2018 @05:53PM (#18224167)
Yes. Rather than assume, I still pose the question: what is half-hearted about that? What can be changed for the better?
Re:M.I.T. Plans College for Artificial Intelligence, Backed ... by throwsaway9192 on Monday October 15, 2018 @06:35PM (#18224552)
* High-quality courses (or at least as good as the original few!)

* Open-licensed courses (as originally promised and intended)

* Real checks-and-balances and not-for-profit structures

* Investment in research in improving teaching-and-learning

* Commitment to integrity in results presented to the public, in respect for student privacy, and in general, a strong set of core values and to keeping what's working in education