Advantages & Disadvantages of MOOCs by

jywendi — 2024-09-13 14:16:37 UTC

pros: no limits of location and time; various topics and contents; certifications

cons: lack of communication and attention

jywendi — 2024-09-13 14:18:38 UTC

good: control the speed

bad: need self-discipline

jywendi — 2024-09-13 14:23:34 UTC

MOOCs are cheaper than going to university, but there is no personal interaction with teachers.

jywendi — 2024-09-13 14:25:10 UTC

Ad: Students can learn at their own pace, no pressure. They can study at any time.

Dis: Technical issues like the internet might influence the learning.

jywendi — 2024-09-13 14:26:33 UTC

MOOCs provide courses from top universities, but the feedback received from them is more limited.

jywendi — 2024-09-13 14:27:53 UTC

People who have already worked or dropped out can also have the opportunity to attend some online courses, which is beneficial for educational equality.

jywendi — 2024-09-13 14:29:49 UTC

All kinds of students can attend MOOCs, and they can choose any topic or skill they are interested in. But I think it might be difficult to keep learning and finally get a certificate.

jywendi — 2024-09-13 14:32:16 UTC

Advantages: flexibility, free of charge, professional experts.

Disadvantages: easy to lose attention, decreasing desire to learn, lack of face-to-face communication