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Still though. The article raised general concerns about (1) distance ed methods and (2) SJSU as an institution (which actively employs these methods).

So rather than abruptly disclaim the relevance of the article, it would be useful for SJSU (and other all-distance providers) to concretely engage with some of these criticisms.  I think all readers of JESSE would benefit from a frank discussion about some of the concerns raised in this report.

We hear a lot here in Canada about distance-ed opportunities from US-based all-distance providers of MLIS credentials.  Indeed the Canadian library lists are being inundated with promos for the SJSU Canadian tour. So those of us in Canada would especially benefit from a discussion about how US distance-ed providers deal with issues of Canadian content and some of the many other particular issues we face in Canada.

Samuel E. Trosow, Associate Professor
University of Western Ontario
Faculty of Information & Media Studies / Faculty of Law
(MLIS, SJSU, 1994; and PhD,. UCLA, 2002)

On 09/16/13, Sandy Hirsh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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Please note that the recent Insider Higher Ed article regarding a
partnership between San Jose State University (SJSU) and Udacity did not
involve the SJSU School of Library and Information Science.  The SJSU
partnership with Udacity involved general education courses offered to
undergraduate students during spring 2013 and summer 2013.

Sandra Hirsh, Professor and Director
San Jose State University
School of Library and Information Science

Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:07:46 -0400
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Subject: Inside Higher Ed report on distance ed....
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http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/09/12/after-weeks-delays-san-jose-state-u-releases-research-report-online-courses

San Jose State University on Wednesday quietly released the full research report on the for-credit online courses it offered this spring through the online education company Udacity. The report, marked by delays and procedural setbacks, suggests it may be difficult for the university to deliver online education in this format to the students who need it most. . . .

Samuel E. Trosow, Associate Professor
University of Western Ontario
Faculty of Information & Media Studies / Faculty of Law
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