How is mooc different from taking a class at school?

How is mooc different from taking a class at school?

MOOCs give students the option of studying a subject in depth without the constraints of a traditional university course. They can be anywhere in the world as the resources are all online and they do not require previous qualifications.

How beneficial is MOOC?

MOOCs can have the benefit of: from a philosophical perspective, turning higher education into a public good, by allowing anyone to enroll in the courses. MOOCs give an opportunity to connect openly on a global scale, with global learners. The ability to experiment with pedagogical methods on a vast scale.

Will MOOCs replace conventional Higher Education?

The problem comes when it is argued that because MOOCs are open and free to end-users, they will inevitably force down the cost of conventional higher education, or eliminate the need for it altogether, especially in developing countries (see the Friedman comment at the beginning of this chapter.)

Are MOOCs A good way to learn?

Data from MOOC platforms indicate that MOOCs are providing educational opportunities to millions of individuals across the world. However, most MOOC participants are already well-educated and employed, and only a small fraction of them fully engages with the courses.

What are the limitations of MOOCs?

On other more open platforms, such as edX, individual faculty or institutions may restrict re-use of material. Lastly, many MOOCs exist for only one or two years then disappear, which limits their use as open educational resources for re-use in other courses or programs.

Do MOOCs help or hinder democracy?

However, most MOOC participants are already well-educated and employed, and only a small fraction of them fully engages with the courses. Overall, the evidence suggests that MOOCs are currently falling far short of “democratizing” education and may, for now, be doing more to increase gaps in access to education than to diminish them.