Conservative peer Lord Elton expressed the view that "an empty tent is litter and can therefore be removed", and Labour's Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean pointed out that while there is a right to protest, there is also a right to worship.
Speaking in the press box, which provided a great view of both the Capitol Building and the slew of empty red seats, Kasten made plenty of bold predictions.
Some view MOOCs as a means to broaden access to education, while others see them as empty nodes lacking in meaningful engagement between faculty and students.