The jury is out on the effectiveness and adoption of massive open online courses but a look at the data on MOOC students shows it will definitely serve an important purpose in the education sector.
3. Others point to the
fact that they have
done little to effect
change
4. Just Over Half Of Participants Took Classes To
Earn A Certificate.
5. Most students signed up with the
intention of receiving something
to show for their efforts after
completion. However, over 40%
took classes simply to learn.
11. This is important data
to improve the low
completion rates for
MOOCs in the future.
12. Just over half of participants took classes to earn a certificate.
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Participation decreased while signups increased
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Over a third of pariticipants were teachers.
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Computer Science has by far the highest completion rate
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Paying money results in much higher completion rates
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MOOCs aren't reaching those that may benefit the most
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Most already have college degrees
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