MOOCs in the Developing World—Pros and Cons

An article in University World News by Matt Krupnick discusses the potential role of massive open online courses (MOOCs) in elevating developing nations. "Advocates say the MOOC could bring quality instruction to poverty-stricken places where university attendance is little more than a fantasy," writes Krupnick. "But critics worry that the largely Western-style courses could equate to a new form of imperialism."