American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

I am from Latin America and, at first, was hesitant to take these course since it focused on the US. However, since a lot of students came from other countries, the forums were filled with comparisons between education systems all over the world. This was very enriching: I was exchanging points of view, first hand, with people from India, Canada, Ecuador, about how our schools and teachers were and had evolved until today. Professors and staff also motivated these discussions. Furthermore, our Peer Assessments relied on personal experience on our own education systems. When reviewing my peers, I had the chance to read experiences and see pictures of schools in Russia, US, Costa Rica, and India and the education policies that impacted them.

With regards on how engaging, both professors are excellent at story-telling how the American education system was built. I've never taken a MOOC before that was so well organized. One can tell the lessons were greatly prepared so that students don't get bored. Professors: please don't stop giving these MOOC!

I really enjoyed it and would recommend it without a doubt.