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I think as well as churn (not sure that is the right verb), it'd be interesting to see where these people are coming from (as countries), what languages they speak, and what sort of internet connection they have. I'm curious as to how "open" they are, given the philanthropic angle some of the hype is taking. On Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 10:44 AM, A.B.Lane <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Further to my previous post on who will succeed with MOOCs I note this article also questions whether the educationally disadvantaged will do so http://bostinno.com/2012/07/29/the-side-of-online-education-no-ones-talking-about-the-downside/?CMP= > > Andy > > Sent from my iPad > > On 3 Aug 2012, at 09:58, "Andy Powell" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Blog post summarising my personal experiences of undertaking one of the Coursera MOOCs: http://efoundations.typepad.com/efoundations/2012/03/moocing-about-with-saas.html >> >> Andy >> >> -- >> Andy Powell >> Research Programme Director >> Eduserv >> t: 01225 474319 >> m: 07989 476710 >> twitter: @andypowe11 >> blog: efoundations.typepad.com >> >> www.eduserv.org.uk >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Open Educational Resources [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Fred Riley >> Sent: 23 July 2012 17:05 >> To: [log in to unmask] >> Subject: Coursera >> >> I spotted the news story below on the Facebook page of an educator: >> >> UK university joins US online partnership >> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18857999 >> >> I'd not heard of Coursera before, but I'm sure folk on here have. Do you have any opinions/musings/info that can be shared? The story says that it's a descendant of MITx which has been mentioned on this list. >> >> Cheers >> >> Fred Riley >> Learning Technologist >> School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy, University of Nottingham >> Vcard: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/nursing/sonet/about/fr_uon.vcf >> >> This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. >> >> This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system: >> you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation. > > -- > The Open University is incorporated by Royal Charter (RC 000391), an exempt charity in England & Wales and a charity registered in Scotland (SC 038302).