Why I just love dropping out of MOOCs

January 18, 2017April 21, 2017 ~ laurenoakdenrayner ~ 4 Comments

I love massive open online courses. I love everything about them. I love the format. I love the platforms. I love the teachers. I love the flexibility and the lack of friction. And I love dropping out of them. This picture turned up in my Twitter feed recently, from Class Central by way of the … Continue reading Why I just love dropping out of MOOCs

First steps as a clinician researcher

April 9, 2016May 10, 2016 ~ laurenoakdenrayner ~ 1 Comment

Welcome to the first post of my blog! It feels a bit self-indulgent, but documenting my path into academia might help others who may find themselves in the same situation I was a bit over two years ago: a medical doctor who has never considered a career in research. To explain that, a bit about how … Continue reading First steps as a clinician researcher