Category Archives: Humanities Education

The Political and Corporate Interest in MOOCs

Posted on May 23, 2013 by briansandberg

The biggest proponents of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are not professors, but politicians and business leaders. These cheerleaders for MOOCs present university and college faculty members as conservative detractors of their forward-looking plans. The agendas of the political and … Continue reading →

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What MOOCs Can and Cannot Do

Posted on May 22, 2013 by briansandberg

The intense debate about the role of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in higher education continues. Proponents and administrators tout the potential of MOOCs to transform universities, while skeptics question the benefits of these online courses and critics highlight the … Continue reading →

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Teaching in English in France

Posted on May 18, 2013 by briansandberg

A newly proposed law in France would encourage English-language instruction at universities in France. NPR asks “Will teaching in English at France’s universities undermine the French language? That’s up for debate in the country now, and the arguments are heated.” … Continue reading →

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Thinking Deeply about MOOCs

Posted on May 14, 2013 by briansandberg

Once again, technology is being hailed as the solution to all our problems. Entrepreneurs of internet companies—like the advocates of radio and television before them—are touting the transformative potential of technology to educate the masses. Many politicians and pundits are … Continue reading →

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Study Abroad Programs for Low-Income Students

Posted on May 9, 2013 by briansandberg

Colleges and universities provide financial aid to assist low-income students in participating in study abroad programs. My own university offers scholarships and financial aid packages to support students who enroll in study abroad programs. Augustana College, a liberal arts college … Continue reading →

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Study Abroad Teaching in Florence

Posted on May 8, 2013 by briansandberg

Thousands of American students study in Florence, Italy, each year at more than 40 major study abroad programs and many other smaller programs. One of the largest and most prestigious American programs in Florence is New York University’s program, based … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side of The Digital

Posted on May 8, 2013 by briansandberg

The Center for 21st Century Studies at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee hosted a conference last week on “The Dark Side of the Digital.” Richard Gusin, Director of the Center for 21st Century Studies, organized the conference.  According to … Continue reading →

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The Cost of MOOCs

Posted on April 29, 2013 by briansandberg

Lost in all the excitement about Massive Open Online Courses [MOOCs] is the cost of development, maintenance, and teaching the online courses. A number of universities and colleges have already partnered with edX, Coursera, and other MOOC provider companies. Many … Continue reading →

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Faculty Governance and MOOCs

Posted on April 20, 2013 by briansandberg

The faculty of Amherst College have voted to reject a proposal to join edX in providing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Professors across the United States can appreciate this rare instance of faculty empowerment that affirms the principle of faculty … Continue reading →

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Blogs about War and Society

Posted on April 14, 2013 by briansandberg

It is sometimes difficult to find an audience for academic blogs and internet resources amid the vast blogosphere. I am pleased to find that this blog has been featured in an article on blogs that deal with war and society … Continue reading →

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