Revert back to original software engineering course #1265
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The original software engineering course from UBC was not available, and hence was temporarily switched to a Coursera course without any discussion. The original course is now once again available, so we should switch back to it.
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The course was indeed switched because the UBC course was not available. At the time of the RFC we stated that we'd check for the course being reoffered within 6 weeks, in which case we'd automatically switch back to UBC. When that did not happen, I stated "The IBM course will remain the recommended course until an RFC is made to replace it." I will admit, that's in part because the IBM course has better ratings than the UBC course, and the UBC course had a few ongoing discussions about its low quality: At this point, switching back to the UBC course should involve an RFC comparing the courses. |
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The ratings don't matter much here. The IBM course is a beginner-level course.
It does not belong where it is currently listed in OSSU. I believe it was selected mostly on the basis of its name. The UBC course on the other hand is the last course in ther software development micromaster on Edx, is intended for a much more advanced audience, and is a better fit in that position in OSSU.
I will open an RFC, if it is still needed. |
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Opened an RFC. Merging this PR closes #1271 |
The original software engineering course from UBC was not available, and hence was temporarily switched to a Coursera course without any discussion. The original course is now once again available, so we should switch back to it.