"You've got a massive amount of information in that library; you can learn as much of it as time and attention allow," Thompson said. "If you want to synthesize that information, you might want to speak with a scholar about it."
UVa approaches massive online courses with caution →
"There's an assumption in entry-level classes that many students learn a little bit about a topic and see if they want to pursue it any further," Thompson said.
UVa approaches massive online courses with caution →
