What is a MOOC?
Massive Open Online Course
The purpose of a MOOC is to provide a large scale online access point for people to learn and develop skills. They provide you with online resources videos, reading, etc; as well as online forums for you discuss content with others.
There are many different types, most are free, some offer qualifications, some don't and some offer qualifications that you have to pay for in order to receive a certificate or diploma.
Advantages
Free courses means that education can reach out to those may not necessarily be able to afford it.
Completing online courses allows for flexible learning. You can work your studies around your home life and vice versa.
Disadvantages
Can be seen as unfair if some are paying for education and others aren't.
Unable to speak one-on-one with a tutor if you are having problems.
No motivation or any sense of urgency to complete tasks, modules, etc.
Other questions that can be raised surround costs, resources etc. If courses are free who pays for the resources? Who pays online lecturers/tutors?
Massive Open Online Course
The purpose of a MOOC is to provide a large scale online access point for people to learn and develop skills. They provide you with online resources videos, reading, etc; as well as online forums for you discuss content with others.
There are many different types, most are free, some offer qualifications, some don't and some offer qualifications that you have to pay for in order to receive a certificate or diploma.
Advantages
Free courses means that education can reach out to those may not necessarily be able to afford it.
Completing online courses allows for flexible learning. You can work your studies around your home life and vice versa.
Disadvantages
Can be seen as unfair if some are paying for education and others aren't.
Unable to speak one-on-one with a tutor if you are having problems.
No motivation or any sense of urgency to complete tasks, modules, etc.
Other questions that can be raised surround costs, resources etc. If courses are free who pays for the resources? Who pays online lecturers/tutors?
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