Earlier this week, Columbia opened registration for two classes through Coursera, an online education startup. Like LeBron's championship season, the occasion was nothing short of miraculous. I'd always thought of Columbia as rigid and traditional in its approach to education. I was, gladly, mistaken.
So, while there's still a dialogue about Columbia's approach to education, here's another bold idea for Columbia, borrowed from U.C. Berkeley (go Bears!). Let students teach elective courses.
